In 1945, George Orwell published a book in which he satirized the Russian Revolution with an allegory using a farm of animals who take control of their farm. Angel Studios and Andy Serkis’ reenvisioning of this story uses animation to tell a story of a farm where the animals take control after the farmer is taken out of the picture.
The animals are led first by a sheep named Snowball (voiced by Lavern Cox). Under her leadership, the farm is soon up and running as the animals all pitch in shoulder to shoulder to raise the food they need to live, an animal utopia.
Sadly, as in all tales of this sort, their utopia is sidelined by a pig, Napoleon (voiced by Seth Rogen), who feels that everyone is equal, but pigs are more special. As the pig slyly takes control of the farm, everything goes downhill.
Animal Farm is a very well-made film, filled with excellent voice talent including Glenn Close, Jim Parsons, and Kathleen Turner. The story is as relevant today as it was back in 1945.
The film will go over kids’ heads and make adults who know the story very uncomfortable. Those who aren’t aware of the backstory may enjoy this film for its high production quality. Sadly, I knew the original story.
Director: Andy Serkis
Cast: Seth Rogen, Gaten Matarazzo, Steve Buscemi, Glenn Close, Laverne Cox, Kieran Culkin, Woody Harrelson, Jim Parsons, Andy Serkis, Kathleen Turner, Iman Vellani
MPA Rating: PG (for thematic elements, some action/violence, rude humor, and language)
Selig Rating: 3.5 Stars
Runtime: 95 Min.
Release Date: 05/01/2026
Language: English
Genre(s): Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Mystery
Trailer: ANIMAL FARM Final Trailer
The Selig Rating Scale:
5 Stars – Excellent movie/show, well worth the time and price.
4 Stars – Good movie/show
3 Stars – OK movie/show
2 Stars – Well, there was nothing else…
1 Star – Total waste of time.