Movies · 1995
That’ll do, pig.
— Farmer Hoggett • Babe
Behind the line May contain spoilers.
Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
Hoggett recognises Babe's success with a few restrained words. Their plainness makes the approval feel earned rather than showy. The moment gives a small animal's unlikely achievement the dignity of being seen and quietly appreciated.
- StudioBinderBest Movie Quotes entry for Babe; film wording and qualified character/performance context.Reference checked
- Universal PicturesOriginal 1995 film and Farmer Hoggett; character/edition support rather than literal quotation evidence.Reference checked
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