BABE - If I had words

Copyright Universal Pictures.
Babe is a 1995 comedy-drama film, directed by Chris Noonan. It is an adaptation of Dick King-Smith's 1983 novel The Sheep-Pig, also known as Babe: The Gallant Pig in the USA, which tells the story of a pig who wants to be a sheepdog. Wikipedia
Release date: August 4, 1995 (initial release)
Director: Chris Noonan
Narrator: Roscoe Lee Browne
Sequel: Babe: Pig in the City
Screenplay: George Miller, Chris Noonan

[@bliz974zard]

I understand why this was nominated best picture

[@ursulareeg1171]

Should have won as best picture. I loved this so.

[@BigJackFilms]

1995 was the year for allot of Celtic themed movies and contenders, this Braveheart and Rob Roy being at the top.

[@MasterTSayge]

Most under rated actor in Hollywood. That'll do Mr Cromwell.

[@floralmist6824]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@rjkral]

That’ll do

[@mrnaughtycat]

That’ll means it Will more than do

[@mythrym]

That’ll do

[@charro509charitablegiving2]

We saw him at an airport, leaning against a wall, reading a newspaper. Hard not to miss someone that tall. We didn't bother him but we wanted to.

[@user-mw8um6mc3v]

James Cromwell one seriously great actor

[@MN-cr8xo]

I do agree with you. Seldom do I see such an actor who has friendly atmosphere on TV thesesdays.

[@milesr4609]

Very, very underrated. Oscar talent in there!

[@floralmist6824]

Id be in love but Im like great granddaughter age

[@ashepherdcomedy]

I've seen him do so many different roles and he is always amazing.

[@calvinlam7272]

Not only has he played Farmer Hoggett, he also voiced Yokai/Mr. Callaghan from Big Hero 6!

[@TheQav]

I watched this with my younger brother back when we were kids, he would watch it incessantly and would drive me crazy. He took his life this last Christmas and I can't stop watching it, this scene gets me every time.

[@randomuploadsism]

Very sorry for your loss.

[@welldiscerned7540]

I’m so sorry 😢 🙏

[@laurentreitman3214]

I am so sorry for your loss. That's absolutely heart wrenching. I know nothing will take the pain away, but I hope that you can use Babe to heal as much as you can.

[@tonymata8070]

My deepest condolences. 😔

[@michaelsteel5657]

I am deeply sorry for you

[@brieb6370]

I'm so glad to know that I'm not the only one who cries at this song.

[@Meggiefitstyle]

I ´d love to meet all the people who are able to cry during this movie. They are people with heart, with feelings. With emotions. I terribly miss this kind of people in my life...

[@jdmak5385]

I was a private military security contractor in the Middle East and I had a copy of this movie. I'd come home to my little dumpy villa after patrols and I'd watch this every day. It kept me human and was a reminder that there is beauty and love in this world, even if I was operating in a world of shit.

[@snapjackal]

My wife just gave birth to a little girl, our first baby, a week ago. I plan on singing her this song every morning. ♥️

[@oneprizeonegoal]

Congrats friend, I hope your song was accompanied by the epic dance

[@206beastman]

Lol mine just turned 1 how did that work out for yah lolim getting those extra moments off sleep

[@AdamBellotto]

singing this for your kid is magical, every time

[@edouardomaindargent7685]

Do not forget the main message from this movie: be nice and live nice! At every moment!

[@dianasaltikova8119]

*Only 18* 👇👇👇 200393.loveisreal.ru

[@stevennieto9898]

I love you 😘

[@xavierbouchez9227]

impossible, sorry; you cannot be nice at every moment.

[@natan5069]

@@xavierbouchez9227 not every moment but be nice as much as you can

[@eklein89]

And live vegan!

[@nostalgiataxi]

my dog got stung once by a bee and i can confirm after doing a little dance like this in my living room for her she was in better spirits

[@bootderek]

It's pretty cool to see that this particular interaction helps Hoggett a great deal as well as Babe. Throughout most of the story, he was presented as something of a morose, unenthusiastic person, with what seems to be no direction or passion in his life outside of doing what he knows. And along comes this pig, that not only presents him with a unique challenge, but imbues him with a renewed sense of purpose.

[@tannermclaughlin5001]

One of those feel good kids movies that's ages like wine

[@gbrainy]

Dang I didn't realize it had that much depth. I haven't seen it since I was like 10 lol

[@crabman2010]

I just love that James Cromwell has played an "old person" for the last *checks notes* 24 years

[@MajorLinkGaming]

As an adult, this scene makes me cry everytime. Poor Babe got his spirit broken by a foolish cat, and this old man sang to him to save his life.

[@angelalewis3645]

I’m reading through all the comments of this video after a hard morning, and YOURS got to me. Thanks for helping me out today. ❤

[@herollama3175]

So strange to think the guy who made The Mad Max movies could create such an amazing heartwarming film

[@MerchantIvoryfilms]

This movie only exist because the Director of "Mad Max Fury Road" had kids in the 90s and was told by his wife "Make a movie your kids can watch" Gorge Miller is a Master of film!

[@red---paulvanravenswaay2247]

Excellent!( thank God for wives😊)

[@jayprogroup]

I’m 32 and I’m about to start crying in 2020 I was 7 years old when I watched this 😭😭

[@loveliz432]

Same!

[@colfol231]

Song has stuck with me since then too. 😥

[@paulc7400]

I was 5. Had the VHS. My girlfriend played this movie recently and I forgot how deeply it resonated with my younger self. I can't name another movie that had this same feel.

[@winniered2642]

Not the only one mate

[@LukasDevilTrigger]

Man I feel that; I’m almost 29 and it still has a deep effect on me as well. That and reach for the light in balto. Such outstanding movies

[@profxtreme9275]

Saw this movie when I was 9. Now, 25 years later, I sing this song to my 1 year old as I put him to sleep.

[@randomuploadsism]

That's beautiful

[@MaikNL]

Do you also do the jump ?

[@pokegowalking2792]

😊

[@wilson78904]

Hermoso

[@HarmoniMcG]

I sang it to my oldest when she was that age and she's your age now I imagine.

[@tigerguy1013]

There are countless reasons why this movie won so many awards EDIT: excuse me? It only has one?!?!?!?!

[@floralmist6824]

James Cromwell is like 6'6-6'7 I cant believe he didn't hit the ceiling. He's the best actor though 💙💙💙

[@TheGoldCrow]

There is a lot more I notice about this scene as an adult and how moving it is. Babe's face is cast in shadows when he's refusing to drink from the bottle, but when Hogget starts singing to him and Babe looks up at him, the light starts revealing his face. Some really good composition.

[@georgriegler3360]

I also really enjoy how much the farmer went out of character for the pig with the dancing. Really shows you how much he actually cares for babe.

[@jamesplunkett8912]

@@georgriegler3360 This scene drains away the cruel words the cat said before about the farmers will eat the pig. Farmer Hogget proves otherwise. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@luiszam177]

As an artist, I love how you described this scene as “a good composition”. Totally agreed.

[@krispykremes2482]

Babe is much much more than just a good kid's movie. it's a masterpiece filled with pathos, George Miller is a brilliant director.

[@Momijido11]

Even now it makes me cry, however, I still think it’s funny after he finishes dancing and realizes he has an audience, it’s like he goes back to being stoic, almost like “as you were... you saw nothing.”

[@chocokat97]

This movie takes me back to a time in life when I was so little. nothing bad had ever happened yet, my mom and all of my grandparents were alive. It’s crazy how songs and movies can bring up so much feeling

[@tinker.belle.501.]

This. Song. Makes. Me. Cry.

[@wendycho2518]

Me too. Every single time

[@kimzastrow1268]

Me to I remember singing to my kids

[@Eulogy10]

Can confirm

[@patriciasalazar3712]

Me too...like a complete baby.

[@Sh00te7]

I’m a 60 yr old man and I have introduced this movie to my grandkids. This scene and the ending always makes me cry. One of the greatest Australian movies of all time!

[@TiffanyLavalliere]

*farmer starts to dance* Babe: 👁👄👁

[@nurainialya1080]

This song can soothe the hearts of all people

[@ashleymyrick7668]

My older brother and I would watch this movie as kids. In fact, I had the VHS. Anyway, my brother passed away the summer before last due to Chrons Disease that eventually turned into stomach cancer and I often think about how we used to sing this song together. Rip Jamal. Gone but never forgotten

[@davidmouzayek3764]

RIP to your brother Jamal. It’s at least fantastic to know you have those awesome memories

[@nancylorenz6442]

Best version of this song.

[@gelraldoldo5152]

I wish someone would sing to me like this just once.

[@fritiliary]

Me too

[@elusivecure57]

Great way to comfort babe and restore his confidence.

[@tinabean4278]

One the most heart-warming scenes of this movie. Puts tears in my eyes everytime!

[@danieljones5342]

62 yrs old..still smile and tear up at the same time everytime I watch this scene

[@lilzombiegurl6431]

My dad use to sing this and dance for me when I was little. I played this song at his funernal. R.I.P Dad

[@CharlestonChica]

This will be a lullaby I'll sing to my babies one day.

[@cybernautadventurer]

That must have been one huge ceiling. The actor is 6ft 7” so I’m amazed he didn’t bang his head when he jumped.

[@1earflapping]

Luckily for him, it was filmed in a studio, not a cottage.

[@dannyeldergolf]

This is being played at my grandmothers funeral on Thursday ❤️

[@jerryeberts]

Are you going to do the dance? (I had to ask. Sorry about your grandma.)

[@elsiethecowcow5740]

...my grandfather used to sing me this song. He loved it too ❤️

[@Chazb5046]

My grandmother used to watch this film with me. I can’t hear it without tears

[@peterwrohr1388]

I agree with all you guys. Have any of you ever wondered who wrote this haunting melody? It was the french composer “Saint Säens”. It’s very sad that his name wasn’t even mentioned in the credits of the movie.

[@shiftyoutdoorsuk1233]

This was on of the songs that was played at my dads funeral along with the beegees to love somebody 💔

[@pudops]

My dog Stanley (who’s a standard schnauzer) was sitting in front of the tv while this song was playing. I could tell he was enjoying every minute of it.

[@ebertmesiascancharidelacru3669]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@1994moviebuff]

Babe is still fully aware that the boss was originally intending to cook and eat him, but he realizes now that it doesn’t matter. Before him is not a monster, but a kind old man who is willing to break a his hip dancing like a fool just to make him feel better. His trust and faith in humanity throughout the movie is challenged, but prevails once again. This scene is incredibly underrated

[@Superman20000]

it isn't underrated. 400k people came here to see it.

[@butthand4342]

I'm sitting here an hour after my dog got put down. I just wish I could sing her a morning golden and true. Good bye, molly. 10 years of love you gave me. I hope I did right by you.

[@theequitableprose]

I'm not crying, you're crying.

[@roybennett9284]

When I worked as a nurse out in the bush. I'd go and see a chicken farmer who had a couple of pigs....they are as close and as smart as us..they knew when I was coming and would greet me at the gate..

[@milagrosmontero6873]

And in the end, the animals are watching him like "Omg, the old man made crazy" 😁 I love this scene 😊😍 :')

[@stanmonzon5788]

Milagros Montero ahahahahaha yes that’s right Milagros

[@tiernanwearen9499]

no its the moment when you realize you look like a complete idiot in front of all the farm

[@mrrascal6666]

I reenacted this with my puppy just for fun. Now that he's gone, I tear up with pain listening to this song again. And again, and again....😔

[@scottovegtable]

30 yrs old here. Saw this first when I was 5. Still remember song like yesterday

[@ChloeAlexander]

my dad sang this to me the day i was born in the hospital. we have it on home video. i don’t really have a great relationship now, but for some reason all the emotions and love i have for him pours out when i watch this scene, and i feel like a child again. brings me to tears.

[@snooziblu]

That’s genuinely really sweet but just skimming the comments I thought you said your 🐕 sang this to you the day you were born and I was like lolwut

[@franklynsmith6968]

Sad to think something this beautiful is buried away in KZbin, but at least this moment exists somewhere and I'm happy to hear you have/had it.

[@johnjames6620]

Please try and heal the relationship.

[@nejuw]

Make peace with your Dad. Life is short. (if you can of course)

[@jangobout]

This movie is a filmkaing masterpiece

[@cliffstone71]

This was my son's favorite movie when he was 4. I used to sing this to him at night. I miss him.

[@mariafranciscavargas9988]

Why this song stuck into my head for so many years!! And why I am crying lmao :(

[@Retro.Studio]

I’m with you 🥲

[@bubblegummel]

Even when Babe makes the slightest noise I just hear Chuckie from Rugrats

[@welldiscerned7540]

Rip the actress 😢🙏

[@jcorkable]

I think of the way she pronounces “mechanical roooster” when recounting Ferdinand’s plan to destroy the alarm clock. That and “what strong dark faces you have” when meeting the black sheep at the trials. The voice actress really nailed it in this role, may she Rest In Peace.

[@jefferyk5203]

You think Cromwell still remembers this song? I like to think he never forgets...

[@tambrosia]

Mr. C one the best dang actors of the 20th and 21st centuries, he is a natural in every act he plays. I think I have seen every work of his and have never been disapointed. But BABE was in my book his finest. How many of us were transported to that lovely lil farm with all of the animals and cracked up from the mice to the horse and to Rex the head sheepdog. I thank the men and women who brought BABE to the screen and to the millions of people who have enjoyed BABE over the years. Folks go out and buy the DVD or BLUE RAY, check our OLDIES.com (no i do not work for them or get anything, just they seem to have every movie around and low cost in most cases. Stumped for a Xmas gift, ask your co workers, friends if they saw BABE, i bet they will say yep, ask them do they have the movie in their collection..bet many will say nope...there you go, great Xmas gift. To one and all know HE loves you and all of your animal friends. Pax+

[@nastybigJim]

Probably, he became an animal activist after this movie.

[@Upopcorn]

What a beautiful thing to tell someone.

[@hikari59914051]

This scene is just what we need in 2020. So sweet and pure. 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@TaylorMarshall2000]

yes. I would give anything to live in 1995 again, one of my two favorite calendar years.

[@SimpleCountryDogTrainer]

And also 2023. I plan on signing this song this morning on my channel 🥲

[@cruzate7231]

This film is the golden memory of my childhood and nostalgia.

[@tesscastro3410]

I sing this to my pet when they are not feeling well eversince I saw this particular scene 24 yrs ago. It helps because they actually felt my love and concern and tried to eat. Today is the 30th day since my baby girl Doggie Jackie died...and I sing this to her this morning and I will again tonight😢😭🐩🐕, praying that all animals that passes away will all rejoice in Animal Kingdom in Heaven, Amen.😚😚😚🙏🙏🙏

[@mrspumpkin6756]

I have never cried so much in a movie as an adult.

[@tambrosia]

This scene reminded me of my youth saving our baby pigs and goats and sheep when they got sick. Even as an adult how many pups we pulled thru when the vets said put them down and many lived to be 21 and 25 yrs old. When we lost one trust me it hurt like heck As I sit here 7 decades on this rock, surrounded by my last 10 dogs, 4 are 21, 4 are 18, rest are from 5 to 16 yrs old. 4 bad hearts and that means meds 3-4 x a day. The greatest day of our lives is when an animal joins us and the worst damn day is when they pass on. So enjoy your animal friends every hour of every day. God Bless to all who love and help HIS animal friends. Pax+

[@liquorgunsandrhetoric]

I miss when movies could pull a character out of the second act crisis using nothing but a simple, genuine expression of love and joy from one character to another. No "secret weapon," no "dramatic reveal," just a person unafraid to look stupid in a moment of real emotion.

[@piyawhittle5255]

My mother sung me this as a lullaby ever since i was born

[@aggimajera]

She dance too?

[@melkhiordarkfell4354]

I love just how timeless this movie is. You could play it in the 70s, 90s or now and it would have the same familiar homely farm feeling.

[@cashwalk7253]

I watched this when I was in the 90s/2000s. Now the girls I nanny (grade school) found and love this movie. It really is timeless.

[@444coole444]

god i love this movie so much

[@17moonbeams]

I love Babe! Farmer Hoggett is a great dancer!

[@janem2684]

When my children were small, I memorized this to sing to them as a lullaby!

[@edwardfries1486]

No denying I tear up hearing this song .....Not sure why haha

[@javorko67]

That makes two of us, Ed

[@androm303]

Me too!

[@cliohalpin2064]

Beautiful you all :)

[@timmy8895]

Probrably because a lot of us grew up watching this awesome movie and the song is great

[@pingteo6104]

Because it shows the love the farmer has for Babe 💕 especially in spite of his initial skepticism.

[@artosin]

I'm 34 and this scene made me cry a lot.. Still does. Babe wants to die... He knows that pigs born to be eat by people. His father, mother had the same fate. He knows that farmer Hogget eats animals too. But here Babe finds out that he has a bound with Him. He deserved to live and change his fate🥲🥲🥲

[@rizmark5522]

My pet piggy got to be put down next week due to a growth on him, am going to be very upset, will play this for him as he goes to sleep. Will give him his favorite cake first then say goodbye. I will cry. Lovely song..

[@cheffiespecial6027]

20 now and still crying when i hear this

[@steveking9146]

So fkn sweet ♥ the mice singing this song is so good lol

[@renamon5658]

So glad that no one has ever made a remake of this... Not counted Jamie the pig

[@cholan3871]

Thank you for posting this.

[@hilde311]

Most welcome

[@nicwookie1313]

The slow mo part of the dance always made us laugh 😂 love this movie one of my childhood faves

[@sadiapeters2568]

I love this movie and this song makes me cry I use to watch this movie with my mom may she rest in peace

[@daisiesx96]

I sing this short little song to my son all the time. I watched this movie all the time growing up and can’t wait to show it to my son when he is old enough to understand it.

[@Nasher5150]

This film introduced me to James Cromwell, aka Farmer Hoggett. And every time I see James in a movie, I instantly think of this scene.

[@davidhodges1153]

If I could, I sing this song to all animals who need help 😥😊

[@getupstairstobed]

I did with my dog in it's final hours, didn't cry at the time but just remembered i did it and fuck it's like walking on ice beneath my feet

[@lorecortes2221]

@@getupstairstobed You made me cry...

[@giovannithefirst]

That makes me smile in a way I can't describe in words

[@dustinlong4370]

This movie is my childhood and will always have a special place in my heart ❤️

[@rafaeloreirorodriguez5278]

He reminds me so much of my dear grandfather, even the clothes, he is an angel nowadays looking from above. 1927-2013

[@minabm22]

My grandpa loved this movie, he even had a similar face to this man. I love this movie so much. And I miss him..

[@carleycatlover45]

This was on today . I love this song. I am singing it all day .

[@laurasaxon694]

I rewatched this movie on the way back from Europe from a cruise last night and I'd forgotten how good it was. Hoggett has a great singing voice. With Cromwell being so tall, I'm surprised he didn't hit the ceiling.

[@Thortsen117]

Oh wow yeah I remember this. What wild nostalgia trip

[@astrowuff]

James Cromwell became a veagan after filming babe.

[@Cpl._Dwayne_Hicks]

"I decided that to be able to talk about this [movie] with conviction, I needed to become a vegetarian." - James Cromwell

[@marianacamacho7026]

This is one of the best movies of all time, period!!! Always makes me cry 🥺🥺🥺

[@brendajp]

This scene definitely made me cry/laugh when I was 7

[@catfightparadise]

Saw this when I was a kid, was a great movie. Now? Still a great movie. Holds up really well actually even for an adult.

[@PrincessX-ke8tj]

As a 4H and FFA member, I sing this to my pigs every year.

[@assassinning5340]

Before ya send em to market?

[@PrincessX-ke8tj]

@@assassinning5340 yes

[@assassinning5340]

@@PrincessX-ke8tj Same bro T-T

[@X50505]

@@PrincessX-ke8tj You're a piece of shit.

[@PrincessX-ke8tj]

@@X50505 Ah. Vegan.

[@YoursTrulyThe1Pony]

Even when I was a kid I always thought this scene just came out of nowhere

[@ohjesusohjesus]

I could see it appearing a bit out of place as a kid, but it makes much more sense after rewatching the movie now. Babe began starving himself after finding out most pigs get eaten by their owners. Warren nurtures Babe because he truly cares for him, with no interest in sending him to slaughter. They could never communicate to each other through words, yet this scene solidifies that they each truly care for one another. On top of that, Warren never really expresses himself or shows much emotion. Babe brings out the best in him, much like he does with every other animal on the farm.

[@browsertab]

1995 was quite literally the best year of my life. At least, for the 20th century.

[@gastonsimon2309]

A great song for a great movie. An anthem to freedom and compassion

[@andresavila5935]

I can't listen this song without crying ahahahaha

[@bonecag3]

Late comment but I used to watch this movie obsessively as a kid. This was always one of my favorite scenes. Hearing the song makes me tear up for some reason, it’s just so comforting

[@erikcastillo6278]

My daughter loved this movie. This one is one of my all time fav movies. So simple movie but a powerful message ❤❤

[@efrainromeroprado1190]

when i was 6 yo i saw this movie like 20 times, never forgot.

[@augistineaquinas3325]

dripping in nostalgia. i would get sick a lot as a kid thus, the VHS tapes would b out. babe was one of my favorites and it fueled a lot of my fever dreams as a child. this song strikes so deep

[@oscarruiz5076]

My Kado passed away dec 14th 2020 I loved this movie so much as a kid and always wanted a babe who would’ve known God would bless me with my own babe Kado baby I miss you so much thank you for showing me that I’m worthy of unconditional love until we see each other again biggie I love you so much papi misses you every waking moment 🙏🏾♥️

[@susandowns4716]

Makes me miss my dog that passed last week. I sang to him all the time.

[@17moonbeams]

Monday 16th March 2020. I love Babe. If I Had Words is such a beautiful song. Farmer Hoggett is wonderful. 😍🐷🐑🐶🐱 Virginia ;) ;( :) .?!

[@shaynaortolani2239]

When I watched this movie at school, my classmates laughed very hard during this scene.

[@girurerumu]

I first heard this song more than two decades ago. I never forgot its melody and its soothing. Now at 30 years old I sing it to my newborn daughter every night when I’m putting her to sleep.

[@emmabarton256]

Beautiful Beautiful beautiful

[@acewitchhunter222]

The moment when he sees the animals staring at his jig I burst out laughing

[@SoniaJbrt]

Just watched the clip cause the same music was used in another KZbin video and I couldn't remember in which movie I heard it! Me and my daughter both loved the movie and watched the clip together. One way to make a farmer embarrassed, hey animals 😂

[@expandingexplorers8774]

Started randomly signing this out of the blue this morning and had to find it on KZbin. Chills everytime!

[@Kai-ob6hd]

It started as a few, tame, pretty tears. Now I'm ugly crying 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 this song is so beautiful. My adult heart appreciates its presence in the world ❤️