A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
When an alien with amazing powers crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun the Sheep goes on a mission to shepherd the intergalactic visitor home before a sinister organization can capture her.
The film earned $43.1M at the global box office.
Plot Structure
Story beats plotted across runtime
Narrative Arc
Emotional journey through the story's key moments
Story Circle
Blueprint 15-beat structure
Arcplot Score Breakdown
Weighted: Precision (70%) + Arc (15%) + Theme (15%)
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019) showcases deliberately positioned dramatic framework, characteristic of Will Becher's storytelling approach. This structural analysis examines how the film's 15-point plot structure maps to proven narrative frameworks across 1 hour and 27 minutes. With an Arcplot score of 7.4, the film balances conventional beats with creative variation.
Characters
Cast & narrative archetypes
Shaun
Lu-La
Bitzer
The Farmer
Agent Red
Agent Mulch
Main Cast & Characters
Shaun
Played by Justin Fletcher
A clever sheep who befriends an alien visitor and must help her return home while protecting her from government agents.
Lu-La
Played by Amalia Vitale
A mischievous young alien with shape-shifting powers who crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm and seeks to reunite with her parents.
Bitzer
Played by John Sparkes
The loyal sheepdog tasked with keeping order on the farm, often caught between his duties and Shaun's schemes.
The Farmer
Played by John Sparkes
The oblivious owner of Mossy Bottom Farm who becomes obsessed with an alien theme park venture.
Agent Red
Played by Kate Harbour
A determined government agent leading the Ministry for Alien Detection who relentlessly hunts Lu-La.
Agent Mulch
Played by Rich Webber
A bumbling field agent working under Agent Red, often creating chaos in pursuit of the alien.
Structural Analysis
The Status Quo at 1 minutes (1% through the runtime) establishes Mossy Bottom Farm in peaceful harmony. Shaun and the flock live their typical mischievous life under the Farmer's oblivious watch, sneaking fun while Bitzer tries to maintain order.. Significantly, this early placement immediately immerses viewers in the story world.
The inciting incident occurs at 9 minutes when A real UFO crashes near the farm. Lu-La, a cute alien child, emerges from the wreckage, separated from her parents and stranded on Earth with telekinetic powers.. At 11% through the film, this Disruption aligns precisely with traditional story structure. This beat shifts the emotional landscape, launching the protagonist into the central conflict.
The First Threshold at 21 minutes marks the transition into Act II, occurring at 24% of the runtime. This shows the protagonist's commitment to Shaun makes the active choice to befriend Lu-La and help her get home. He hides her in the barn and commits to protecting her from discovery., moving from reaction to action.
At 44 minutes, the Midpoint arrives at 51% of the runtime—precisely centered, creating perfect narrative symmetry. Of particular interest, this crucial beat False defeat: Agent Mulder-Scully discovers evidence of the alien and intensifies her hunt. Lu-La's parents' ship is detected approaching, but the government plans to capture it. Stakes raise dramatically., fundamentally raising what's at risk. The emotional intensity shifts, dividing the narrative into clear before-and-after phases.
The Collapse moment at 63 minutes (72% through) represents the emotional nadir. Here, Lu-La is captured by Agent Mulder-Scully. Shaun's plan has failed. The alien child faces experimentation or worse, separated from both Shaun and her approaching parents. Friendship seems lost., reveals the protagonist at their lowest point. This beat's placement in the final quarter sets up the climactic reversal.
The Second Threshold at 70 minutes initiates the final act resolution at 81% of the runtime. Shaun realizes he must combine everything he's learned about friendship and bravery. The flock unites behind him. Even the Farmer unknowingly becomes part of the solution. Time for the rescue., demonstrating the transformation achieved throughout the journey.
Emotional Journey
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon's emotional architecture traces a deliberate progression across 15 carefully calibrated beats.
Narrative Framework
This structural analysis employs proven narrative structure principles that track dramatic progression. By mapping A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon against these established plot points, we can identify how Will Becher utilizes or subverts traditional narrative conventions. The plot point approach reveals not only adherence to structural principles but also creative choices that distinguish A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon within the family genre.
Comparative Analysis
Additional family films include The Bad Guys, Like A Rolling Stone and Cats Don't Dance.
Plot Points by Act
Act I
SetupStatus Quo
Mossy Bottom Farm in peaceful harmony. Shaun and the flock live their typical mischievous life under the Farmer's oblivious watch, sneaking fun while Bitzer tries to maintain order.
Theme
The Farmer watches a UFO documentary about acceptance vs. fear of the unknown, establishing the film's theme: how we treat those who are different from us.
Worldbuilding
Introduction to Mossy Bottom Farm routines, the Farmer's obsession with his upcoming Sci-Fi convention, and the town of Mossingham preparing for the Farmageddon theme park opening.
Disruption
A real UFO crashes near the farm. Lu-La, a cute alien child, emerges from the wreckage, separated from her parents and stranded on Earth with telekinetic powers.
Resistance
Shaun discovers Lu-La and debates what to do. Initial fear gives way to curiosity and compassion. The flock is divided on whether to help or avoid the strange visitor.
Act II
ConfrontationFirst Threshold
Shaun makes the active choice to befriend Lu-La and help her get home. He hides her in the barn and commits to protecting her from discovery.
Mirror World
Shaun and Lu-La bond through play and shared wonder. Their friendship becomes the heart of the story, teaching Shaun about acceptance, empathy, and looking beyond differences.
Premise
The fun and games of alien powers on the farm. Lu-La's abilities create chaos and wonder. Shaun helps her search for a way home while government agent Mulder-Scully closes in on the alien presence.
Midpoint
False defeat: Agent Mulder-Scully discovers evidence of the alien and intensifies her hunt. Lu-La's parents' ship is detected approaching, but the government plans to capture it. Stakes raise dramatically.
Opposition
The pressure intensifies as Mulder-Scully sets up her trap at the Farmageddon theme park. Shaun must get Lu-La to the rendezvous point while evading capture. The Farmer unknowingly complicates everything.
Collapse
Lu-La is captured by Agent Mulder-Scully. Shaun's plan has failed. The alien child faces experimentation or worse, separated from both Shaun and her approaching parents. Friendship seems lost.
Crisis
Shaun experiences his dark night, processing the loss of his friend. He must find the courage to mount a rescue despite overwhelming odds and his own limitations as a sheep.
Act III
ResolutionSecond Threshold
Shaun realizes he must combine everything he's learned about friendship and bravery. The flock unites behind him. Even the Farmer unknowingly becomes part of the solution. Time for the rescue.
Synthesis
The finale rescue mission at Farmageddon. Shaun and the flock infiltrate the facility, free Lu-La, reunite her with her parents, and expose Mulder-Scully's paranoia. Chaos resolves into reunion and acceptance.
Transformation
Mossy Bottom Farm restored but transformed. Shaun watches the stars with new wonder, having learned that friendship transcends all boundaries. The Farmer remains oblivious but everyone has grown. The world feels bigger.