Chicken Run

In the tranquil countryside of Yorkshire, a group of chickens live under the cruel control of Mrs. Tweedy and her husband, Mr. Tweedy. The couple ruthlessly eliminates any chicken that does not produce eggs, creating a climate of fear within the coop.

Ginger, the determined leader of the chickens, continuously devises escape plans to free her fellow hens. However, each time she attempts to execute her plan, she finds herself thwarted by unforeseen obstacles.

As Ginger and the chickens plot their escape, Mr. Tweedy begins to grow suspicious of their activities. Despite his concerns, Mrs. Tweedy dismisses his fears, becoming increasingly frustrated with their low profit from egg production.

One night, Ginger witnesses the arrival of Rocky Rhodes, an American rooster who miraculously flies over the coop’s fence. Unfortunately, he crashes into their yard, but the chickens care for his injured wing and hide him from the Tweedys.

Inspired by Rocky's flying capabilities, Ginger pleads with him to teach the chickens how to escape by flight. After some initial reluctance and under the threat of being exposed, Rocky agrees to give them lessons.

The Tweedys receive a shipment of new equipment for a chicken pie-making machine, which raises alarm bells for Ginger. She realizes they plan to fatten the chickens for slaughter, and the stakes for escape grow even higher.

In a bid to lift the spirits of the chickens, Rocky throws a lively dance party, showcasing his recovery as his wing has healed. The celebration brings temporary joy amidst the increasingly desperate situation.

The following day, calamity strikes when Mr. Tweedy ensnares Ginger in the newly built pie machine. In a heart-pounding moment, Rocky rushes in to rescue her, sabotaging the device just in time for the chickens to regather their focus on escape.

Ginger is heartbroken to discover a piece of a poster revealing that Rocky is actually part of a 'chicken cannonball' act, and he cannot truly fly. This revelation depresses the group, casting doubt on their escape plans.

In a moment of despair, Ginger finds solace and inspiration in the tales of the elderly rooster Fowler, who shares stories of his days in the Royal Air Force. The chickens rally together to construct an aircraft, reigniting their hopes for freedom.

Guilt-ridden, Rocky returns to the farm after spotting an advertisement for Mrs. Tweedy's chicken pies. The reunion spurs the chickens to finalize their plans, as they prepare to board the makeshift aircraft for their escape.

As the plane is prepared for takeoff, tension escalates when Mr. Tweedy confronts the chickens in a frantic battle to stop them. Ginger displays her quick thinking and resourcefulness, orchestrating their escape just as the plane is set to launch.

In a thrilling climax, Ginger cleverly outmaneuvers Mrs. Tweedy, resulting in her falling into her own explosive chicken pie machine. This turn of events marks a significant victory for the chickens in their quest for freedom.

Following their daring escape, the chickens emerge victorious and celebrate their freedom from the Tweedys. In a tender moment, Ginger and Rocky share a kiss, marking the beginning of their new life together.

The escapees find solace in a serene bird sanctuary, where they can live freely without fear. Meanwhile, Nick and Fetcher, the clever rats who aided them, humorously debate starting an egg farm, pondering the age-old question of which comes first, the chicken or the egg.