A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman

A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman

Directed by Richard Mears

Produced by Aardman, BBC

201559 min7.1 / 10

A warm, celebratory documentary about the beloved stop-motion creations of Aardman Studios, told with affection and playful reverence for the craft.

Julie Walters tells the story of how Morph, Shaun the Sheep and that cheese-loving man Wallace and his dog Gromit first came to life.

Questions people ask

  • Is A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Is A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

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67/ 100

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Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity66

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Surprise63

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Love72

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