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Gordy
Canadian theatrical release poster
Directed byMark Lewis
Screenplay byLeslie Stevens
Story by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRichard Michalak
Edited by
  • Lindsay Frazer
  • Duane Hartzell
Music byCharles Fox
Production
companies
  • RAS Entertainment Ltd.
  • Robson Entertainment
Distributed byMiramax Family Films
Release dates
  • November 4, 1994 (1994-11-04) (Tucson, Arizona)
  • May 12, 1995 (1995-05-12) (nationwide)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$6–7 million[1]
Box office$3.9 million[2]

Gordy is a 1994 American family comedy-drama film directed by Mark Lewis, about a livestock piglet named Gordy who searches for his missing family (who are taken away to a slaughterhouse in Omaha, Nebraska). He experiences the lives of others who are part of the film's side plots, including traveling country music singers Luke McAllister and his daughter, Jinnie Sue; and lonely boy Hanky Royce whose mother, Jessica, is engaged to a sinister businessman named Gilbert Sipes. Gordy changes lives for the people he encounters due to their ability to understand him. The film was distributed by Miramax Films under their Miramax Family Films imprint.[3]

The film features the song "Pig Power in the House" by Tag Team. A music video was produced for the song, featuring clips from the film.[4]

Plot

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A piglet named Gordy lives on Meadow Brook Farm near Hope, Arkansas. However, after the farmer goes bankrupt, he is forced to sell everything, starting with Gordy's family. Gordy tries to stop his father from leaving by following the truck taking him, but he tells Gordy to go home and look after the family. Returning to the farm, Gordy finds that his mother and siblings were taken in another truck while he pursued his father. Determined to locate his family and return to the farm, Gordy sets out to find them. He soon ends up in the care of Jinnie Sue McAllister, a young country singer who lives in a camper van with her father, Luke, and their "manager", Cousin Jake.

They travel to a dinner party, where Luke performs for the governor of Arkansas. Also attending are rich businessman Henry Royce, his daughter Jessica, her scheming fiancé Gilbert Sipes, and her lonely young son Hanky. Hanky wanders off and meets Gordy and Jinnie Sue. Hanky falls into the swimming pool but cannot swim. Just as Jinnie Sue rushes off to get help, Gordy dives into the pool with an inflatable tube and saves Hanky. Due to Gordy's bravery, he is given to Hanky as a pet and becomes famous.

Henry and Gilbert have conflicting opinions on who the new mascot of the Royce Company should be: Gordy or Jessica. Gordy wins, due to a switched camera lens used on Jessica's promotion. Gilbert is determined to remove Gordy and take control of the company. He sends his henchmen, Dietz and Krugman, to kidnap Gordy, but Gordy and Hanky escape by boarding a school bus, which Dietz and Krugman pursue. Gordy and Hanky escape onto a feeding truck and unexpectedly meet up with the McAllisters, who learn from the radio that Hanky has apparently run away. Another bulletin follows, revealing Henry has died of a heart attack. The McAllisters return Hanky and Gordy to the Royce building in St. Louis, Missouri, where an attorney reveals that Henry has left his company to Gordy and Hanky.

Cousin Jake, upon learning that Gordy's family is missing, organizes a countrywide search to locate them and also a country music concert in Branson, Missouri in Gordy's name. Jim Stafford, Moe Bandy, Boxcar Willie, Cristy Lane, Buck Trent, and Mickey Gilley perform, as well as a surprise speech from President Bill Clinton (voiced by Jim Meskimen), who unveils a new stamp of Gordy. Gilbert sends Dietz and Krugman to kidnap Gordy, but he is saved by Cousin Jake, who returns him to Hanky and Jinnie Sue. Everyone learns from someone who calls into the telethon that Gordy's family is going to be slaughtered in Nebraska. Gilbert tries to hide the fact that it is owned by the Royce family, causing a brief struggle that ends with Jessica and Luke knocking Gilbert out. Gordy and the others race to stop the slaughterhouse from killing Gordy's family, but a train slows them. Hanky rings the love-struck supervisor, and the slaughterhouse is shut down just in time. To Gordy's happiness, his family has survived, and he is reunited with his father, who was also at the slaughterhouse. The pigs are moved back to the farm, which Luke and Jessica buy; they marry, and Hanky, Jinnie Sue, and Cousin Jake move in too. Gordy and his family are finally reunited.

Cast

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  • Doug Stone as Luke McAllister: A country singer, and the father of Jinnie Sue.
  • Kristy Young as Jinnie Sue McAllister: The daughter of Luke, also a country singer.
  • Tom Lester as Cousin Jake: Luke's cousin and the manager of his group.
  • Deborah Hobart as Jessica Royce: the daughter of Henry and mother of Hanky, engaged to Gilbert.
  • Michael Roescher as Hanky Royce: The lonely but friendly son of Jessica. He becomes a good friend to Gordy.
  • James Donadio as Gilbert Sipes: The fiancé of Jessica and head of Market Research and director of Public Relations for the Royce company. He is a selfish and scheming man who is looking to take over it.
  • Ted Manson as Henry Royce: The elderly executive of the Royce Company, father of Jessica, and grandfather of Hanky. He dies of a heart attack part-way through the film at age 73.
  • Tom Key as Brinks: The comical friendly director of Consumer Research for the Royce Company and also attorney of the Royce family and Gilbert. He usually follows the advice of his conscience.
  • Jon Kohler and Afemo Omilami as Dietz and Krugman: Gilbert's incompetent henchmen.

Voices

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  • Justin Garms as Gordy: A spunky young piglet who sets out from his home to find his missing family.
  • Hamilton Camp as Gordy's Father: An adult pig who was taken up north to be slaughtered. Camp also voices Richard the Rooster, who warns Gordy that his family has been taken away.
  • Jocelyn Blue as Gordy's Mother: The mother of Gordy and his five siblings. She and Gordy's siblings are also taken for slaughter.
  • Frank Welker as the Narrator and Animals' vocal effects
  • Tress MacNeille as Wendy, Richard's mate
  • Earl Boen as Minnesota Red
  • Frank Soronow as Dorothy the Cow
  • Billy Bodine as Piglet
  • Blake McIver Ewing as Piglet
  • Julianna Harris as Piglet
  • Sabrina Weiner as Piglet
  • Heather Bahler as Piglet
  • Jim Meskimen as the voice of Bill Clinton

Production

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The script for Gordy started under the title of Waldo and was written by veteran TV comedy writers Jay Sommers and Dick Chevillat with Arnold the Pig from Green Acres in mind for Waldo, but remained unproduced for several years.[5][6][7][1] In January 1993, it was announced Sybil Robson's newly formed Robson Entertainment had acquired the Waldo script which was re-written by Leslie Stevens with the new title Gordy.[1] Pre-production took place in Atlanta on a budget of $6–7 million.[1]

Release

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The film was released on two screens in Tucson, Arizona on November 4, 1994 and was released nationwide on May 12, 1995.[8][2]

Home media

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The film was released on VHS on November 8, 1995 by Walt Disney Home Video.[9] It was released on DVD on June 4, 2002 by Walt Disney Home Entertainment,[10] along with a simultaneous VHS re-release on the same day.[11] It was re-released on DVD on April 12, 2011 by Echo Bridge Home Entertainment.[12] A second re-release by Lionsgate was released on October 7, 2014, which includes a digital copy.[13] A third re-release by Miramax was released on February 23, 2021.[14]

Reception

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Critical reception

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Along with generally negative reviews, Gordy was eclipsed by Babe, another family film about a talking piglet who becomes famous while avoiding being slaughtered for food. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported that the film received a 21% approval rating with an average rating of 4.1/10 based on 19 reviews.[15] Although the film premiered on a limited release in Tucson in November 1994 and had its nationwide release a few months before Babe, Gordy was far less successful critically and commercially. Meanwhile, Babe was both a critical and commercial success, won several awards (including an Academy Award for Visual Effects) and spawned a sequel titled Babe: Pig in the City.[16]

Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 2 out of 4 stars, writing: "This is not the kind of film that rewards deep analysis. I rate it at two stars, but I'd recommend it for kids. I can't recommend it for people like me, but there are many other kinds of people in the world, some of them children who believe that pigs can talk, and for them, Gordy is likely to be very entertaining. You know who you are."[17]

Peter Stack of the San Francisco Chronicle claimed that "Gordy's strongest suit is the piglet's determination to reunite with his family, and that part of the convoluted plot develops into a folksy comic effort as Jinnie Sue, her dad, Hanky and Gordy race to save the family of pigs from becoming sausages. One would think the pork industry would be livid about this film as it portrays pig slaughter as an outrageous evil. The highlight comes when Gordy jumps into a backyard swimming pool—piglets really are cutest when they put their little trotters together and dive—and saves Hanky from drowning. Generally speaking, time would be better spent with Charlotte's Web than this forgettable hogwash."[18]

Chris Hicks of the Deseret News reviewed the film saying that "This may have sounded like a cute idea on paper, but as kids pictures go this is the worst to come along in memory. Charmless, humorless and dull as drying paint, Gordy is the kind of movie parents should save for video punishment. But if they take their kids to a theater, they'll be punishing themselves."[19]

Dave Kehr of the New York Daily News described the film as "a particularly dull and inept family film".[20]

Caryn James of The New York Times opined that "It is possible that some children will be tickled at the very idea of a talking pig, even one as bland as Gordy. They will probably be children who have never seen any movie, ever. Gordy is the film that asks, How you gonna keep them down on the farm after they've seen Simba?"[21]

Rita Kempley of the Washington Post called the film a "peculiar, seemingly pro-vegan tale". She later went on to say that "It's fairly obvious that Gordy's performance was inspired by Arnold Ziffel's precedent-setting work on the old TV series Green Acres. But then so was the movie, which was penned by series alumni Jay Sommers and Dick Chevillat. Their screenplay is as bland as an afternoon in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, though the director, Australian animal-mockumentary-maker Mark Lewis, adds a touch of menace by using extreme close-ups, bizarre angles and other stylish camera work. One thing's for sure, Gordy will put little pea-pickers off their pork."[22]

Walter V. Addiego of The Examiner Staff stated that "The film tosses a few mild, satirical darts at public relations and advertising, but otherwise it's strictly hokum from the heartland. The director, I'm sorry to say, is Mark Lewis, the Australian responsible for the strange and funny documentary Cane Toads: An Unnatural History, which enlivened the S.F. Film Festival in 1988. Gordy will not enhance his résumé. It's surprisingly amateurish, due in no small part to clumsy scripting by Leslie Stevens."[23]

Tracy Moore of Common Sense Media gave the film two out of five stars, saying that "This fast-moving adventure about a talking pig's mission to find his family has a few fun elements -- some lively country music, a brush with fortune and fame, a bit of suspense, and lots of comically dodged mishaps. Kids will no doubt be entertained by the talking animals, cute pigs, and loads of adventure. Parents, however, should note the parent and child separation and the death of a grandparent as key concerns, as well as the scariness factor of the impending violence of the slaughterhouse, which is teased throughout the movie. If the audience is old enough to handle that potentially squeamish subject, Gordy is otherwise a passable 90 minutes of animal-talking antics."[24] TV Guide gave the film 1½ stars out of four.[25]

However, Louis Black of The Austin Chronicle wrote a favorable review of the film concluding that "A lot happens, it moves quickly, and the film is filled with minor characters who nicely round things out; my young companion watched the film from beginning to end, loving it. This is not a date movie."[26]

Box office

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In its opening week in Tucson, the film grossed $19,000.[8] It went on to gross $3.9 million in the United States and Canada.[2]

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Gordy is a American family comedy-drama film directed by Mark Lewis, centering on a talking piglet named Gordy who journeys to rescue his family from a after they are separated on their farm. The film follows Gordy, voiced by Justin Garms, as he encounters a young girl named Jinnie Sue (Kristy Young) and her father Luke (), who help him navigate a corporate dispute involving the Royce family business in . Along the way, Gordy becomes an unlikely corporate savior, even being appointed CEO of the company, while featuring cameo appearances by country music stars such as , Roy Clark, and as themselves. Written by Jay Sommers and Dick Chevillat—drawing from Sommers' earlier work on the TV series —the screenplay blends humor, adventure, and light-hearted animal fantasy elements aimed at a young audience. Produced on a modest by R.A.S. Entertainment and Robson Entertainment and distributed by Family Films, Gordy premiered on November 4, 1994, in , before its wide theatrical release on May 12, 1995, grossing approximately $3.9 million at the U.S. box office. The movie received mixed reviews, with critics praising its wholesome family appeal but criticizing its simplistic plot and execution, often comparing it unfavorably to more polished films like Babe (1995); it holds a 21% approval rating from critics and 25% from audiences on . Despite its modest reception, Gordy has endured as a cult favorite for its quirky charm and memorable talking animal antics, having been available on various streaming platforms, including .

Story and Characters

Plot Summary

Gordy is a young piglet living a peaceful life with his family on Meadow Brook Farm near , until the farm's owner faces bankruptcy and is forced to sell the livestock, including Gordy's mother, father, and five siblings, to a in . Gordy narrowly escapes being loaded onto the truck and embarks on a determined journey to reunite with and rescue his family before they meet their fate, using his ability to communicate in English through snorts and squeaks as a device to interact with humans. Along the way, he stows away with a traveling family, befriending widower singer Luke McAllister and his daughter Jinnie Sue, who adopt him as a pet and unknowingly include him in their performances. Gordy's adventure intensifies when he saves a lonely rich boy named Hanky Royce from drowning at the governor's mansion, earning national fame as a and even receiving a call from President . Hanky, neglected by his widowed mother Jessica and her scheming fiancé Gilbert Sipes—a ruthless businessman plotting to seize control of the Royce family corporation—forms a deep bond with Gordy, who becomes his loyal companion. Sipes views Gordy as an obstacle and attempts to have him removed or exploited, leading to tense conflicts including a foiled plot against Hanky and Gordy, which Gordy helps thwart by alerting authorities to the danger. Meanwhile, Gordy performs on stage with Luke and Jinnie Sue during a , using the event to broadcast a nationwide plea for information on his family's whereabouts. The story reaches its climax when Hanky's grandfather, , dies unexpectedly and wills equal shares of the corporation to both Hanky and Gordy, naming the piglet as CEO and mascot to protect it from Sipes's . With the help of his allies, Gordy locates his family just in time at , orchestrating their rescue through legal intervention and public outcry emphasizing animal rights. In the resolution, Gordy's family is reunited and returned to the farm, which Luke purchases with his music earnings; Jessica breaks off her engagement to Sipes, marries Luke, and the group forms a harmonious , highlighting themes of human-animal bonds and over exploitation.

Principal Cast

The principal cast of Gordy features human actors portraying the film's central family and antagonistic figures, emphasizing themes of rural life, corporate greed, and animal advocacy. stars as Luke McAllister, a touring performer and single father whose engaging on-screen presence includes performing original songs that highlight his character's heartfelt struggles. Kristy Young plays Jinnie Sue McAllister, Luke's young daughter who forms a close bond with the titular pig and demonstrates a strong commitment to through her compassionate actions. Michael Roescher portrays Hanky Royce, a lonely young boy from a farm background who aids the pig's journey and navigates family inheritance challenges with a sense of youthful determination. James Donadio embodies Gilbert Sipes, the scheming corporate executive whose ruthless ambition drives much of the conflict as he seeks to control a through manipulation. In supporting roles, Deborah Hobart appears as Jessica Royce, Hanky's mother whose decisions influence the family's precarious situation amid external pressures. plays Cousin Jake, a wise rural figure who provides guidance and uniquely understands the pig's communications, drawing on his folksy charm.

Voice Cast

The voice cast for the animal characters in Gordy features several notable performers who brought the film's talking animals to life through expressive vocal work. Justin Garms provided the primary voice for the titular piglet Gordy, infusing the role with youthful energy and resolve as the young animal embarks on his adventure. lent his voice to Gordy's Father, portraying the adult pig with a tone of protective wisdom and concern for his family, while also voicing the Rooster, adding a distinctive barnyard flair to the ensemble. Jocelyn Blue voiced Gordy's Mother, delivering a warm and nurturing performance that emphasized maternal instincts amid the story's challenges. contributed creature vocal effects for Gordy and other animals, enhancing the realism and expressiveness of the barnyard scenes, in addition to narrating parts of the film.

Production

Development

The screenplay for Gordy was penned by Leslie Stevens, adapting an original story by and Dick Chevillat, who had initially conceived the project in the 1970s as a spin-off from their sitcom featuring the intelligent pig . Australian filmmaker Mark Lewis was brought on to direct, drawing from his established background in natural history documentaries such as Cane Toads: An Unnatural History (1988) and The Wonderful World of Dogs (1990), which showcased his skill in portraying animal behaviors with humor and insight suitable for family audiences. The film's concept centered on a wholesome adventure tale of a talking piglet navigating society to rescue his family from a , underscoring themes of animal and familial bonds in a manner accessible to children. Casting for principal roles featured veteran voice actor providing the voice of Gordy, alongside newcomer Kristy Young as the aspiring country singer Jinnie Sue McAllister and James Donadio as the scheming executive Gilbert Sipes, selections aimed at blending experienced performers with fresh talent for broad appeal. The project was budgeted at $6 million to support practical effects and while keeping costs modest for an independent family feature. After years in development, production commenced in 1994, allowing the film to align with the rising popularity of animal-centered narratives in mid-1990s cinema.

Filming

Principal photography for Gordy primarily occurred in Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia, where local farms and studios were utilized to authentically recreate the film's rural farm environments. Filming took place over approximately six weeks, from August 19 to October 4, 1994, allowing for on-location shoots that captured the natural Georgia countryside. The production relied heavily on practical effects to depict interactions between the human characters and the protagonists, incorporating both live trained animals and . Piglets portraying Gordy and his family were trained to perform specific actions, such as following vehicles, swimming, and responding to cues from trainers using clickers, buzzers, verbal commands, and formula bottles. For scenes requiring more complex movements, were employed, including a mechanical for the sneezing and motion devices to simulate the piglet being transported in a sack without risking the animals' safety. Child actors also bonded with the piglets prior to filming to foster on-camera interactions. Working with live pigs presented notable challenges, particularly in coordinating their unpredictable behaviors while prioritizing . Trainers remained on set at all times, placing animals on marks and using soft grain mounds for jumps or platforms for water scenes to prevent submersion or stress. In one instance, a piglet struggled to push a life preserver during a sequence, necessitating the use of monofilament line for assistance. The American Humane Association monitored the entire production under its No Animals Were Harmed™ program, ultimately issuing a modified certification after confirming no harm to the , with all scenes filmed in controlled, settings. Cinematography emphasized wide shots of the rural Georgia landscapes to highlight the film's themes, with editing focused on seamless integration of the practical animal effects into the flow of farm life. Director Mark Lewis made key on-set decisions to balance logistical demands with authentic animal performances.

Music

The musical score for Gordy was composed by Charles Fox, who crafted an orchestral backdrop that underscores the film's rural American setting and emotional journey of the piglet protagonist. Fox's compositions, including the main title theme and cues such as "Gordy Saves Hanky," blend light-hearted melodies with poignant strings to heighten moments of and reunion, drawing on traditional folk influences to evoke a sense of warmth and nostalgia. The film's soundtrack features a collection of original and licensed songs, predominantly in the genre, reflecting the story's themes of bonds and small-town life. Produced by and released in May 1995, the album includes tracks like "I Made a Promise" by and , "More Love" by , and "Guardian Angel" by , which integrate into narrative scenes to amplify emotional depth and character development. These songs, often performed in diegetic contexts such as roadside performances, reinforce the familial and redemptive arcs while showcasing music's tradition. A standout featured song is "Pig Power in the House" by the hip-hop duo Tag Team, which injects comedic energy into key action sequences involving Gordy's escapades, contrasting the film's otherwise country-dominated soundscape with playful rap verses celebrating the pig's heroism. This track, released as a promotional single, even inspired a tie-in dance called "The Gordy" to engage young audiences. Country elements are particularly tied to the character Luke McAllister, a struggling singer portrayed through musical numbers that highlight perseverance and paternal love, such as his renditions of heartfelt ballads that mirror the film's exploration of adventure and unity. Sound design played a crucial role in bringing the animal characters to life, with custom effects for piglet squeals, rooster crows, and other farmyard noises created to blend seamlessly with the live-action footage, enhancing the whimsical yet realistic portrayal of Gordy's world without relying on overt . credits, selections from Fox's score the main theme, accompanied by a medley of highlights, providing a uplifting close that ties back to the film's promotional emphasis on entertainment.

Release

Theatrical Release

Gordy received a on November 4, 1994, in , marking its initial public screening. The film later premiered at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival on April 29, 1995, generating early buzz among festival audiences for its family-friendly story of a heroic piglet. It expanded to a nationwide rollout on May 12, 1995, distributed by Miramax Films under their Miramax Family Films imprint, which specialized in wholesome entertainment for younger viewers. The movie runs 90 minutes and carries a G rating from the , making it suitable for and aligning with its lighthearted, adventure-driven narrative. It opened in 1,131 theaters across the , positioning it for broad accessibility in family-oriented markets. Posters and advertisements emphasized the hero's , underscoring themes of and to attract parents and children. The release came amid competition from other animal-themed family films, such as Babe, which debuted later that summer.

Home Media

The film Gordy was first made available for home viewing on on November 8, 1995, distributed by Home Video under the "Disney Presents" label. This release featured the standard theatrical runtime of 90 minutes and included promotional trailers for other family films, but no extensive bonus content. Subsequent DVD releases expanded accessibility in the digital format. The initial DVD edition arrived on June 4, 2002, from Home Entertainment, presented in with audio. It included special features such as a featurette, the music video for "I Made a Promise," and a making-of segment for the "Pig Power in the House" music video. Re-releases followed on April 12, 2011, by , which offered a budget-friendly version without additional extras, and on October 7, 2014, by Lionsgate Home Entertainment, incorporating digital HD download options alongside the core film. A further edition emerged on February 23, 2021, distributed by , maintaining the original aspect ratio and audio specifications. No official Blu-ray Disc release of Gordy has been produced as of 2025. As of November 2025, the film is available for digital purchase or rental on platforms including , Vudu (Fandango at Home), and Apple TV, though streaming subscriptions vary by region and are not universally offered in the United States.

Reception

Critical Reception

Gordy received mixed to negative reviews from critics upon its 1995 release, with praise for its wholesome family appeal and animal charm tempered by criticisms of its predictability and technical shortcomings. On , the film holds a 21% approval rating based on 19 critic reviews, reflecting a general consensus that while it offers lighthearted for young children, it lacks originality and depth. Critics frequently highlighted the film's animal effects as a highlight, noting their competence in engaging young audiences through talking pig antics and barnyard humor. For instance, Variety described the "talking animal trickery" as "handled competently enough to delight small children and amuse their parents," positioning Gordy as a "pleasant trifle" of "squeaky-clean family entertainment." Similarly, the Los Angeles Times called it a "sweet little movie, ideal for youngsters," emphasizing the adorable piglet's adventures and their appeal to animal lovers of all ages. However, other reviewers found the effects and voice synchronization lacking, with The New York Times labeling the animal voices "so badly synched and the acting so false that the effect is as if a tiny child were putting on a puppet show." Child performances also drew mixed responses; while some appreciated the youthful energy, The New York Times critiqued the overall acting as flat and low-rent, contributing to the film's amateurish feel. The film's narrative was often faulted for its predictability and clichéd plotting, with awarding it two out of four stars and recommending it primarily for kids despite its cornball elements, such as single parents falling in love amid . Comparisons to the later-released Babe (also 1995) were unfavorable, as Gordy was seen as overshadowed by the superior production; a 2023 retrospective in The Solute noted that " plain bests its predecessor in every talent and technical category," though it acknowledged Gordy's well-intentioned sweetness. Themes of animal rights—centered on the pig's quest to save his family from slaughter—and were recognized but critiqued for uneven execution, blending heartfelt moments with and satirical jabs at corporate advertising that felt underdeveloped. Contemporary reviews from 1995, such as those in Variety and , underscored the film's rural charm but limited appeal beyond children, while later analyses like a 2006 Moria review dismissed it as a "shameless ripoff" of Babe with bland execution. Gordy received one award: a for Best Young Supporting Actress (Kristy Young) in 1996, reflecting its modest critical impact.

Box Office Performance

"Gordy" had a estimated at $6 million. The film opened in 1,131 theaters on , 1995, earning $1,591,229 during its debut weekend, which represented about 40.4% of its total domestic gross. Over its entire theatrical run, it accumulated $3,941,146 domestically, with no reported international earnings, resulting in a worldwide total of $3.9 million. This figure fell short of recouping the budget, marking the film as a commercial underperformer. The modest performance can be attributed in part to its limited release strategy and marketing efforts by distributor , as well as competition from other family-oriented films. Notably, the later July 1995 release of "Babe," which grossed over $254 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, overshadowed similar talking-animal fare like "Gordy" and drew audiences away during the summer season. While theatrical earnings were disappointing, the film found additional revenue streams through ancillary markets. Miramax repurposed "Gordy" for a Disney home video release shortly after its theatrical flop, potentially boosting long-term profitability via VHS sales, though specific ancillary figures are not publicly detailed. This shift to home media helped mitigate some financial losses but did not alter its status as a .

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