In Chicken Run, Julia Sawalha voices Ginger, Mel Gibson voices Rocky, and Miranda Richardson voices Mrs. Tweedy, leading a cast of Aardman claymation favourites.
Main cast
- GingerJulia SawalhaMain
- RockyMel GibsonMain
- Mrs. TweedyMiranda RichardsonMain
- FowlerBenjamin WhitrowMain
- BabsJane HorrocksMain
- BuntyImelda StauntonMain
- MacLynn FergusonMain
Supporting cast
- Mr. TweedyTony HaygarthSupp
- NickTimothy SpallSupp
- FetcherPhil DanielsSupp
Guest & voice
- Additional voicesAlistair McGowanVoice
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About this cast
Chicken Run is a 2000 stop-motion animated film from Aardman and DreamWorks. The voice cast is led by Julia Sawalha as the determined hen Ginger, Mel Gibson as the rooster Rocky, and Miranda Richardson as the formidable farmer Mrs. Tweedy, with a strong ensemble of British character actors filling the chicken coop.
FAQs
Who plays Ginger in Chicken Run?
Ginger is voiced by Julia Sawalha, best known for Absolutely Fabulous.
Who plays Rocky in Chicken Run?
Rocky is voiced by Mel Gibson, the American actor and director.
Who are the main villains in Chicken Run?
The main villains are Mr. and Mrs. Tweedy, voiced by Tony Haygarth and Miranda Richardson respectively. Mrs. Tweedy is the primary antagonist.
Is Chicken Run a sequel or part of a series?
No, Chicken Run (2000) is a standalone film. A sequel, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, was released in 2023 on Netflix.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026