Valiant (2005)
A pint-sized pigeon with outsized courage takes to the skies for king and country in this animated WWII adventure.
Valiant - Movie Information
- Original Title: Valiant
- Release Year: 2005
- Directed by: Gary Chapman
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy, War
- Age Rating (US): G
- Runtime: 1h 16m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 25, 2005 (United Kingdom - U), August 19, 2005 (United States - G), March 30, 2005 (France - U), January 5, 2006 (Australia - G), August 19, 2005 (Brazil - L), October 28, 2005 (Italy), July 8, 2005 (Spain - APTA), August 5, 2005 (South Korea)
- Alternative Titles: Vad galamb (HU), Vaillant - Pigeon de Combat! (FR), Веліант (UA), 발리언트 (KR), V仔特工队 (HK)
- Production Companies: Vanguard Animation, Ealing Studios, UK Film Council, Odyssey Entertainment, Walt Disney Pictures
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Valiant - Plot
Set in 1944, Valiant is a woodland pigeon who wants to become a great hero someday. When he hears they are hiring recruits for the Royal Homing Pigeon Service, he immediately sets out for London. On the way, he meets a smelly but friendly pigeon named Bugsy, who joins him, mainly to get away from clients he cheated in a game of find-the pebble, and helps him sign up for the war.
Valiant - Trailer
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Valiant - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Gary Chapman
Main Cast
- Ewan McGregor
- Ricky Gervais
- Tim Curry
- Jim Broadbent
- Hugh Laurie
- John Cleese
- John Hurt
- Pip Torrens
- Rik Mayall
- Olivia Williams
Writers
- Jordan Katz
- George Webster
- George Melrod
- Kevin Bernhardt
Producers
- John H. Williams
Valiant - FAQs
Who voices Valiant and Bugsy in the film?
Ewan McGregor provides the voice of the title character Valiant, while Ricky Gervais voices his scruffy companion Bugsy. The film also features an impressive British cast including Tim Curry as the villain Von Talon, Hugh Laurie as Gutsy, and John Cleese as Mercury.
Where can you stream Valiant (2005)?
Valiant (2005) is available to stream on Disney Plus. It can also be rented or purchased digitally through Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Is Valiant based on a true story?
Valiant is not based on a specific true story, but it draws inspiration from the real history of carrier pigeons used by the Royal Homing Pigeon Service during World War II. Many pigeons genuinely served as vital message carriers for Allied forces, and some were awarded the Dickin Medal for their bravery.
What is Valiant (2005) about?
Set in 1944, Valiant follows a small but determined woodland pigeon who enlists in the Royal Homing Pigeon Service to serve in World War II. Alongside his roguish friend Bugsy and a ragtag squad of recruits, he faces the fearsome falcon Von Talon while carrying out vital missions for the Allied cause.
What is the age rating for Valiant?
Valiant is rated G by the MPA in the United States, making it suitable for all audiences. In the United Kingdom it carries a U certificate. The film features mild wartime peril and slapstick comedy with no content considered inappropriate for young children.
How long is the animated film Valiant?
Valiant has a runtime of 76 minutes, making it a compact and briskly paced animated feature well suited to younger audiences. Its shorter length keeps the wartime adventure energetic without overstaying its welcome for families watching together.
Who directed Valiant and who wrote the screenplay?
Valiant was directed by Gary Chapman in his feature directorial debut. The screenplay was written by Jordan Katz, George Webster, George Melrod, and Kevin Bernhardt. The film was produced by John H. Williams and released through Walt Disney Pictures in partnership with Vanguard Animation.
What movies are similar to Valiant (2005)?
If you enjoyed Valiant, you might also like Mulan (1998), James and the Giant Peach (1996), Peter Pan (1953), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), and Dinosaur (2000). These animated family films share a similar spirit of adventure, humor, and memorable characters.
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