Babe is a 1995 family comedy-drama film about a pig who wants to be a sheepdog. It was directed by Chris Noonan and written by George Miller and John Cox. The movie stars James Cromwell, Magda Szubanski, and Christine Cavanaugh. It was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won the award for Best Visual Effects. The film was a box office success and has since become a cult classic.