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Valiant (2005)

โ€œFeatherweight Heroes.โ€

5.7/10 ยท 1,016 votes 1h 16m g ComedyAdventureAnimationFamilyWar

#160 of 184 films from 2005 #2589 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Gary Chapman ยท Written by Kevin Bernhardt, Jordan Katz, George Webster, George Melrod

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Overview

Set in 1944, Valiant is a woodland pigeon who wants to become a great hero someday. When he hears they are hiring recruits for the Royal Homing Pigeon Service, he immediately sets out for London. On the way, he meets a smelly but friendly pigeon named Bugsy, who joins him, mainly to get away from clients he cheated in a game of find-the pebble, and helps him sign up for the war.

Cast

Ewan McGregoras Valiant (voice)
Ricky Gervaisas Bugsy (voice)
Tim Curryas Von Talon (voice)
Jim Broadbentas Sergeant (voice)
Hugh Laurieas Gutsy (voice)
John Cleeseas Mercury (voice)
John Hurtas Felix (voice)
Pip Torrensas Lofty (voice)
Rik Mayallas Cufflingk (voice)
Olivia Williamsas Victoria (voice)
Jonathan Rossas Big Thug (voice)
Brian Lonsdaleas Toughwood (voice)
Dan Robertsas Tailfeather (voice)
Michael Schlingmannas Underlingk (voice)

Facts

Release dateMarch 25, 2005
Runtime76 min (1h 16m) โ€” shorter as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Animation, Family, War
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$61,746,888 (1.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0361089

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Questions

How long is Valiant?
Valiant runs 76 minutes (1h 16m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Valiant worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 1,016 votes, which places it #160 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 14%) and #2589 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Valiant?
Valiant was directed by Gary Chapman.
Who stars in Valiant?
Ewan McGregor as Valiant (voice); Ricky Gervais as Bugsy (voice); Tim Curry as Von Talon (voice); Jim Broadbent as Sergeant (voice); Hugh Laurie as Gutsy (voice); John Cleese as Mercury (voice).
What is Valiant rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Valiant?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/36669.

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