The Chicken
1965, French. Directed by Claude Berri.
The Chicken [Le Poulet] is a 1965 French short comedy film directed by Claude Berri. The film follows a father, mother, and son who go to visit a chicken farm. The son catches and brings home a chicken. The father plans to eat it if the chicken doesn't lay eggs. The boy aims to save the chicken and comedy ensues. It won an Oscar in 1966 for Best Short Subject.
- Runtime
- 0h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 19 July 1965
- Original title
- Le Poulet
- Country
- France
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How long is The Chicken?
The Chicken runs 15 minutes (0h 15m).
Does The Chicken have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Chicken on?
The Chicken isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 July 1965. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Chicken?
If you liked The Chicken, try Ferdinand the Bull, Who Killed Cock Robin?, Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales.
Who directed The Chicken?
The Chicken (1965) was directed by Claude Berri and stars Jacques Marin, Viviane Bourbonneux, Martin Serre.