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A Close Shave (1996)

โ€œA cracking wacky adventure.โ€

7.6/10 ยท 977 votes 0h 30m nr ComedyAnimationFamily

#6 of 95 films from 1996 #223 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Nick Park ยท Written by Bob Baker, Nick Park

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Overview

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin, and Gromit is framed for sheep-rustling in a fiendish criminal plot.

Cast

Peter Sallisas Wallace (voice)
Anne Reidas Wendolene (voice)
Justin Fletcheras Shaun (voice)

Facts

Release dateMarch 7, 1996
Runtime30 min (0h 30m) โ€” shorter as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Animation, Family
LanguageEN
Box office$4,638
IMDbtt0112691

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Questions

How long is A Close Shave?
A Close Shave runs 30 minutes (0h 30m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is A Close Shave worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 977 votes, which places it #6 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 95%) and #223 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed A Close Shave?
A Close Shave was directed by Nick Park. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Wrong Trousers (1993), Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024), A Grand Day Out (1990).
Who stars in A Close Shave?
Peter Sallis as Wallace (voice); Anne Reid as Wendolene (voice); Justin Fletcher as Shaun (voice).
What is A Close Shave rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Close Shave?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/62745.

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