Movie

A Close Shave

“A cracking wacky adventure.”

★ 7.6(934)199630m

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Good to know

Director: Nick Park
Release date: 1996-03-07
Runtime: 30m
Language: English
Box office: $4,638
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Aardman
Part of: Wallace & Gromit Collection

A Close Shave — trailer

About A Close Shave

A Close Shave is a 1996 movie in the Family, Animation and Comedy genres, directed by Nick Park, starring Peter Sallis and Anne Reid. It has a runtime of 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 934 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Close Shave in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin, and Gromit is framed for sheep-rustling in a fiendish criminal plot.

Cast

Peter Sallis

Wallace (voice)

Anne Reid

Wendolene (voice)

Themes & keywords

prisonsheepinventorloyaltyinnocencehuman animal relationshipvillainsurrealismromanceanthropomorphismstop motionframeddoganimalswool

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Close Shave in United States?+

A Close Shave is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Close Shave on Netflix?+

A Close Shave is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is A Close Shave?+

A Close Shave has a runtime of 30 minutes (30 minutes).

Who stars in A Close Shave?+

A Close Shave stars Peter Sallis and Anne Reid.

When did A Close Shave come out?+

A Close Shave is a 1996 movie directed by Nick Park.

What genre is A Close Shave?+

A Close Shave is Family, Animation and Comedy film.

Who directed A Close Shave?+

A Close Shave was directed by Nick Park.