Wallace and Gromit in the Wrong Trousers

Critics Consensus

An endearing and meticulous showcase of stop-motion animation, The Wrong Trousers also happens to be laugh-out-loud funny.

Movie Info

The second short film to feature the claymation antics of eccentric inventor Wallace and his dog Gromit, The Wrong Trousers sees the duo become unwitting accomplices to a jewel theft. The trouble begins when, struggling to make ends meet, Wallace decides to take in a boarder - a mysterious penguin. At first, Wallace and his new tenant get along famously; indeed, the penguin forces Gromit out of his room and into the doghouse, literally. However, the bird is not what he seems: Gromit discovers that the penguin is actually the infamous burglar Feathers McGraw. Feathers has his eye on Wallace's most recent invention -- a pair of mechanical trousers that can be programmed to automatically walk on their own -- believing the device will help him steal a world-famous diamond at the local museum. When Feathers traps Wallace inside the trousers, Gromit must find a way to stop the malicious penguin and save his friend. This Oscar-winner for "Best Animated Short" works both as a hilarious parody of film noir and as an exciting, action-packed adventure in its own right, combining skillful visual design and superb animation with inventive, witty storytelling.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family
Directed By:

Nick Park
Written By:

Bob Baker, Nick Park
In Theaters:

Jan 1, 1993 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Aug 1, 1995
Runtime:

30 minutes

Cast

Peter Sallis
as Wallace

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Critic Reviews for Wallace and Gromit in the Wrong Trousers

All Critics (25) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (25)

Takes a far more conventional, three-act Hollywood approach to its story.

Feb 6, 2009 | Full Review…

Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid
The technique employed (camera placement and movement, editing, and lighting) are as carefully employed as in any live-action film.

Sep 29, 2008 | Full Review…

Steve Biodrowski
ESplatter
Wet yourself funny. Just priceless.

Oct 27, 2003 | Rating: 5/5

Widgett Walls
Needcoffee.com
An irresistable charmer.

Dec 4, 2002 | Rating: 5/5

Rob Vaux
Flipside Movie Emporium

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Audience Reviews for Wallace and Gromit in the Wrong Trousers

May 05, 2013

Very funny--this series is always worth checking out.

Stephen S Super Reviewer
Dec 19, 2012

I loved the British humour, it's just so amazingly hilarious, gotta love the British. The animation was top of the notch plus the voice acting was superb. I don't mind watching it over and over again because of it's hilarity.

Sylvester K Super Reviewer
Oct 12, 2011

What separates the Wrong Trousers from other TV shorts is that this is a story with humor, instead of just humor with a story.

Bram S Super Reviewer
Jun 23, 2011

It was ok but their other film was much better than this one.

Bethany M Super Reviewer