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The second short film to feature the claymation antics of eccentric inventor Wallace and his dog Gromit, The Wrong Trousers sees the duo become unwitting accomplices to a jewel theft. The trouble begi... read more read more...ns when, struggling to make ends meet, Wallace decides to take in a boarder - a mysterious penguin. At first, Wallace and his new tenant get along famously; indeed, the penguin forces Gromit out of his room and into the doghouse, literally. However, the bird is not what he seems: Gromit discovers that the penguin is actually the infamous burglar Feathers McGraw. Feathers has his eye on Wallace's most recent invention -- a pair of mechanical trousers that can be programmed to automatically walk on their own -- believing the device will help him steal a world-famous diamond at the local museum. When Feathers traps Wallace inside the trousers, Gromit must find a way to stop the malicious penguin and save his friend. This Oscar-winner for "Best Animated Short" works both as a hilarious parody of film noir and as an exciting, action-packed adventure in its own right, combining skillful visual design and superb animation with inventive, witty storytelling. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi

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Unrated, 30 min.

Directed by: Nick Park

Release Date: January 1, 1993

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DVD Release Date: August 1, 1995

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  • murphmann93
    June 23, 2011
    murphmann93
    It was ok but their other film was much better than this one.
  • skeletonking101
    December 21, 2010
    skeletonking101
    the whole plot and characters are all fantastic to watch and it was cleverly thought out even though its not my favorite wallace and gromit movie it still is fantastic as usual
  • SirPant
    September 24, 2009
    SirPant
    This is probably my favourite Wallace & Gromit film, the penguin is a fantastic villain!
  • 76Majikat
    December 29, 2007
    76Majikat
    How could I not be a fan of Wallace & Grommit when they were created just a few miles from where I live and grew up. Nick Park is a huge talent and he's certainly corned the market on this kind of animation.
  • stuartb1234
    December 11, 2007
    stuartb1234
    Fantastic stuff
  • puffchunk
    November 30, 2007
    puffchunk
    W&G are great. This is my favorite one, because the chicken penguin is adorable.
  • gor41
    October 21, 2007
    gor41
    The best W&G
  • kenstachnik
    July 13, 2007
    kenstachnik
    This movie makes me giggle
  • Deano78
    July 1, 2007
    Deano78
    My favourite of the Wallace and Gromit films. One of Wallace's inventions catches the eye of a sinister penguin who comes to lodge! lol
  • garyX
    June 18, 2007
    garyX
    Geniunely funny animation from Nick Park packed with character and inventive ideas. In turns silly, surreal and witty with loads of physical comedy and sight gags.

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Critic Reviews

Jeffrey M. Anderson
February 6, 2009
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

Takes a far more conventional, three-act Hollywood approach to its story. Full Review

Steve Biodrowski
September 29, 2008
Steve Biodrowski, ESplatter

The technique employed (camera placement and movement, editing, and lighting) are as carefully employed as in any live-action film. Full Review

Widgett Walls
October 27, 2003
Widgett Walls, Needcoffee.com

Wet yourself funny. Just priceless.

Rob Vaux
December 4, 2002
Rob Vaux, Flipside Movie Emporium

An irresistable charmer.

Lisa Schwarzbaum
September 7, 2011
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

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Jake Euker
March 9, 2006
Jake Euker, F5 (Wichita, KS)

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Emanuel Levy
October 14, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Michael Szymanski
September 23, 2005
Michael Szymanski, International Press Academy

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Brian Gibson
September 25, 2004
Brian Gibson, Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Canada)

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Ryan Cracknell
May 21, 2004
Ryan Cracknell, Movie Views

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