BEST STORY EVER: James Cromwell Explains How A Pig Changed His Life

Actor James Cromwell ('American Horror Story') talks about how a role he almost didn't take - acting opposite a pig in the movie 'Babe' - ended up changing his life in a profound way.
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[@911dannys]

Even as a kid I recognized the genuine gesture towards babe “that’ll do pig”. It all makes sense to why it seemed so real. It came from a super real place. I still get choked up watching that scene

[@joshuaschoonyan3263]

I hate that it gets me that way. Few things do, but that really does

[@rbu2136]

Even he got choked up. I definitely don’t have a glistening in my eyes right now too!

[@calanpeet]

I miss my dad too... and I sure wish I could hear those words from him.

[@ANDROLOMA]

"Well done, thou good and faithful son!"

[@ddrsteen]

It’s cool to find that others were as profoundly moved by that line as I was. Finding that the actor had tapped into such an honest and personal place makes the moment even better. People of a certain age begin hearing and seeing the parent within them. I speak a kind word to my grandson and I hear my father’s love pass right through me to the child he never had a chance to know. “That’ll do, Pig…” is a familiar congratulatory murmur in my family. A nice loaf of bread, a well-washed car, a sweetly played piano piece-you never know what will be blessed with a heartfelt “That’ll do.”

[@bigoldinosaur]

That'll do James, that'll do. Great movie.

[@mineonlyedwardcullen]

What does he mean with"That'll do , that'll do"?

[@StrivedeLaLear]

mineonlyedwardcullen At the beginning of the movie "Babe", James' character Farmer Hoggett has to guess the weight of the piglet runt in order to win it in a contest. The two men giving the pig away say "Think of the Christmas feast!" so he picks up Babe and says "That'll do pig, that'll do." which he says to Babe in the end of the movie as well to congratulate it. It's no doubt one of the most famous lines in film history.

[@nancyortiz3579]

mineonlyedwardcullen Thats it for now , pig .

[@bernadettecartin]

@@mineonlyedwardcullen "That'll do" is how the notoriously taciturn shepherds congratulate or praise their sheepdog after a successful run. Very sparing on wordage but heaps in meaning.

[@bradm5118]

I love that he tears up about it, re-telling his story years later.

[@mylesthomasandfriends838]

Were there a lot of very serious pretty little girl gymnasts who knew James Cromwell?

[@meee4217]

@@mylesthomasandfriends838 ??

[@mylesthomasandfriends838]

@@meee4217 did you ever know any female gymnasts personally?

[@JACKnJESUS]

@@meee4217 Ignore...and he has no friends...

[@JACKnJESUS]

Childhood memories...stick forever. Not about the pig...it's about his father.

[@illbuyourniknak]

This is the guy who sang and danced an Irish jig for a pig to make it feel well again. Thank you James. Thank you.

[@maryeliason1504]

He has always been good in ALL of his roles. Just saw him with G. Bujold. What a wonderful film.🙋‍♀️

[@britandlauriebarr2352]

"And I owe it to a pig." This really is the best story ever -- and what an excellent film from start to finish. Not the same without Cromwell.

[@johnnowakowski4062]

When I went to see this movie in Oakland, at the end it got a standing ovation. I can't recall that ever happening before...

[@alanatolstad4824]

Wish I'd been there to see it! But I can imagine it!

[@yogibeer9319]

I almost started crying hearing this wonderful story and feeling his tender heartfelt emotion in the telling of it

[@oscarwilde9724]

This guy is fantastic, hollywood needs more of his kind.

[@lyndatuttle]

I still remember him from the TVshow "Hot l Baltimore"

[@Bootmahoy88]

I worked with him briefly during the third season of Boardwalk Empire in the episode 'You'd Be Surprised.' I was immediately taken by his modesty, openness and kindness to everyone. There was one comment he made to me as we passed each other in front of the trailers that was straight in line with his sometime self-deprecating nature. I smiled, shook my head, and he smiled back, "Yeah, you're right. You got me." We both laughed. It was priceless.

[@mcpbaa3000]

@@lyndatuttle Before that he was Stretch Cunningham on All in the Family. His character died on the show from a heart attack. The funeral scene is classic.

[@HomeSkillit]

JC is a fascist warmonger

[@lewstone5430]

A pig is a filthy animal.

[@KonohaRamenNoodles]

Watching Babe every Christmas while I wrap presents is an annual tradition of happiness.

[@nonyabidness5708]

Is it a Christmas time movie?

[@KonohaRamenNoodles]

@@nonyabidness5708I remember watching it at Christmas when I was 5 so it just taps into that nostalgic part of my brain and there’s a scene set at Christmas so I guess it gets a pass.

[@stevefowler2112]

Such a cool story about seeing his Dad in the camera's reflection. If I could share a modest story of my own that also changed my life. My Dad lived in Phoenix in his later years and I with my family in central Florida. I hadn't seen too much of him with my family life being busy and my job taking up most of my energy and then my father got sick, and I flew out to be with him for a few weeks and after landing I went right to the hospital and when I walked on to the floor where he was, I walked up to the nurses' station and before I could say a word one of them yelled out "Don't even say a word, his room is right over here, it's like looking in the mirror"...meaning I was no longer a young man and now looked just like my Dad. Ever since then I have really had a different outlook on life and have been much happier and much better to my wife and marriage and though I still work extremely hard, it doesn't obsess me like it used to, because I know at some point, I have a loving family waiting on me at home. Sadly my Dad passed away just a couple weeks later after that hospital visit.

[@lisamarieashby2523]

I am so glad for you to have had the opportunity to see your father before his passing! You, and every other child who has had a loving father in their life, has received a gift of ultimate value that you will never fully comprehend. I say that as a young girl who was raised without one, per say. He was in our lives at "events", but that was all. His infidelity, abuse, and fear, left me seeing men as "enemies" for much of my early life. And I have NEVER felt a real emotional capacity to ever believe that I was loved, or could ever be loved, by a man in this life. And I am not homosexual. Just alone for all my 58 years. The relationships we all desire are not what we all ever have the opportunity to find. Good mothers and fathers ARE the eternal gift that mortal children can receive. Remember that love, and guidance is your most valuable gift to your children as well. God bless you and your loved ones!

[@stephenhathaway269]

@@lisamarieashby2523 well… reading your reply made this 53 year old man cry. Thank you for your eloquent albeit rather upsetting female perspective. Ibe been a single dad to my daughter for 15 years and my greatest hope in life is that I have done a good enough job for her to be happy and confident and not fall prey to a toxic man child

[@brendawhite1850]

I will never forget the movie "Babe" and my favorite part of the movie is the song and dance Farmer Hogget does for Babe when he gets him to drink water on the day of the competition and all is not lost! I've heard other versions of the song and the one done in the movie by James Cromwell is the absolute best in my opinion! "If I had words to make a day for you... I'd give you a morning, golden and true...I would make this day last for all time, then fill the night deep in moon shine!"

[@amiejohnston2842]

Actually I found out the other day that the theme from the film was actually an organ piece written by the French composer, Camille Saint-Saens. It’s called “Symphony No. 3: Organ Symphony: Finale” . They used it for the film and added lyrics to it. Look it up on KZbin. It’s a beautiful piece!! ❤️🎶🐖🐷

[@tommypetraglia4688]

I cried... like an 8 year old boy. At age 35

[@h.s.thompsonduke8105]

"Christmss means carnage!"

[@tarmaque]

@@h.s.thompsonduke8105 Back in the 90's when I was married we'd have holidays at my Brother's house. Every time we brought out a turkey, for Christmas or Thanksgiving or whatever, all his 7 or 8 kids would screech "Carnage!" (He eventually had 13 kids.) I had no idea what they were on about until my ex and I sat down and watched the movie. We loved it of course. Then one night as I was sleeping my ex got up to go to the bathroom. She stepped out of the bedroom onto the white carpet in the hallway and let out a screech. I opened an eye and asked what was wrong? "Carnage!" she exclaimed. She had trod on a bit of rabbit entrails. One of our cats had dragged in a rabbit, eviscerated it, and there were bits of dead rabbit, fur, and blood smeared all down the hallway, which she hadn't known until she turned on the light. Then she started laughing hysterically for about 10 minutes.

[@h.s.thompsonduke8105]

@@tarmaque We had a very large sheep farm in Wisconsin. We chose that as the home lifestyle for raising our children. We home schooled. Oldest worked the sheep and field work with me. Next one worked the chickens and daily chores. Next one worked the orchards and maple syrup flow. Now in order, oldest is a land use lawyer. Next is an interior design architect for large municipality buildings. Next is a satellite communications engineer. Farm life, farm work, and home schooling was the maker of their successes. I strongly urge people to stop following our institutions of education and their narratives. Do what makes your children flourish. As parents you know how to spot and sustain that keen sparkle in their eye.

[@FruityGangster]

And that little Australian film garnered seven Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor, winning for Best Visual Effects. Babe also won Best Picture by the National Society of Film Critics.

[@djplayskeys]

His delivery of those 5 words is forever etched in pop culture. There are people that have never seen the movie that have said "that'll do pig, that'll do". It was lifted/adapted/stolen in the movie Shrek quite well. The movie would not have been the same if someone else had played the part of Farmer Hoggett. It is wonderful how the movie and playing the part affected him, always been one of my favorite actors.

[@artbagley1406]

"That'll do pig" is often said to me by my wife as I complete a requested task. That short phrase means a lot to me. Another 3-word, movie-based quote that carries much weight between wife and me is "As you wish," especially the time when it's delivered by the Grandfather at the end of the film -- "The Princess Bride."

[@NoriMori1992]

Even BirgirPall and Banzaii, a couple Icelandic dudes, quoted that in one of their videos once.

[@Stanger1252]

James Cromwell you are the best.. in my top 5 fav actors

[@katefromcana1894]

My husband and I were walking through an airport about 10-yrs ago and we saw Mr. Cromwell standing against a wall reading a newspaper, he is quite tall and unmistakable to identify but we didn't want to intrude upon his private time and wecwere running for our flight. So we sort of smiled at each other and later whispered, that's a good, good man.

[@bradm5118]

I met him once. Not knowing what to say I said 'That'll do pig, that'll do' and he politely smiled and nodded, and I walked away not wanting to take up any more of his day. He probably gets that line a fair bit.

[@kevinmc3252]

Babe makes me tear up nearly every scene, just a beautiful movie, pure soul.

[@Ubercubertuber]

You gonna make me cry James.

[@davidroman1342]

I'm 47 and its still my favourite film. A pig walks past 2 horses. The pig says good morning and carries on walking. A horse looks at the other horse and says bloody hell a talking pig lol 😂😂

[@owencrutcher493]

For a brief moment, he looked like he was choked up. A really good actor. What Hollywood needs more of.

[@LayneBenofsky]

Listening to him describing having that feeling in that moment, it's the exact moment of love, admiration, and acceptance that Farmer Hoggett was showing toward babe--and he was essentially getting to tell *himself* that, on behalf of his own father as well. It's almost choking me up just thinking about it.

[@predragbalorda]

He didn't look like he was choked up - he WAS choked up. Thrice! But because he's such a monumental actor he used all his acting skills to come back from it. See how he puts on a big smile? To jump out of it.

[@chrispalmer1255]

Just learned of his support of the Black Panther Party in the 60's. James is my new favorite actor. Power to the people!

[@tommypetraglia4688]

@J Wil Another hood wearing racist.

[@vinya12]

This story is beautiful. Every time I watch Babe, I now tear up at that part . as i now know that you are looking at your dad xxxxx

[@amiejohnston2842]

Me too! Especially when the crowd just goes completely nuts and roars that thunderous applause for that little pig. ❤️🐷🐖 “That’ll do, pig. That’ll do.”

[@casualcausalityy]

One of my favorite movie moments ever, he delivered that line and look perfectly

[@rogerbird5665]

'Babe' was my favorite movie of all time. It was the triumph of sweetness and humility. And I loved the music.

[@Jonnycakes83]

Ah frig, man, I got teared up just listening to him recount the experience. I'm turning 40 this year and still can't watch that scene without crying. I lost my dad around the time this movie came out, so learning the story behind his delivery of that line hits deeper. God bless you James Cromwell, thank you for giving us such an iconic, timeless performance.

[@valeriepagendarm6376]

I have never seen him “making a hash out of everything”. He is always superb.

[@evemeanslife]

I fully support James Cromwell. I like him because he has stood up for a better world.

[@katefromcana1894]

This movie is amazing - as an adult viewer I watch it when I'm feeling down or someone puts me down, and it always lifts me up. I know it's fantasy fare, but the message of love and acceptance that is conveyed through the actors' words and faces - both human and animal - is so endearing. Everything is perfect about this little film. Thank you to the author, the actors, the animators, and everyone involved for giving your hearts to this wonderful project! That'll do, that'll do. :-) :-) :-)

[@susanda9469]

did it change your eating habits? Just wondering

[@hunterfree1087]

That movie was my childhood

[@lordfaladar6261]

Babe almost always makes me Both Happy and sad at the same time. I wept the first time i saw it. A tear comes to my eye when i still see it

[@tanyachou4474]

That scene always brings tears to my eyes 🙏🏻 Thank you for sharing the story 😊

[@TheLoobis]

My mom is going to love this. Babe is her favorite movie. She loves the part where the old guy dances for Babe.

[@LarryPerkins78]

Thank you SO MUCH Mr Cromwell!! I've often wondered how 'Babe' effected you personally. In my estimation it's one of, if not THE greatest film of all time. Of course your work as always is superb - though there's an extra measure of Inspiration, a 'giving of yourself', total transparency that makes your Farmer Hoggitt so wonderfully compelling! What a story!! What a perfect script!! Far as I'm concerned it's like the four Gospels and the other greatest stories of all time all wrapped up into one - delightfully told. This film changed my life too, and does every time I see it

[@MazBringsby]

Not THE greatest, but really amazing. Noone other than George Miller could make a movie with that much heart today.

[@nomdeplume2213]

@@MazBringsby its subjective. The greatest film to you isnt the greatest film to another... its how it works

[@nomdeplume2213]

My mom passed away 2 weeks ago and one of my fondest memories was watching Babe with her as a kid and crying... a few weeks prior to her passing my 8 yr old daughter and I watched the new Clifford movie together and the part where he is trying to make himself small made us all 3 bawl... so i got another fantastic memory with her, this time involving my youngest daughter, because of movies... i know movies seem trivial and unimportant but think how many first dates that lead to marriage and kids that were at the movies. When your grandparents take you to see a new animated movie... movies and tv make up such a huge part or our memories... they aren't trivial at all when you think about it. They're a way to make connections with those you love and make everlasting memories.

[@siphonophores]

No matter how many roles this guy played, I still see him as Arthur Hoggett.

[@Nasher5150]

This film introduced me to James Cromwell, and I’m forever thankful it did. This film was part of my childhood.

[@paulproductions9213]

My respects for James Cromwell, this man is heroic on ethics.

[@esinnedcg74]

It was all meant to be... god bless him. ❤️

[@MidwestGirl]

I'm so glad his friend gave him the good advice to do the film. It's one of my favorites and it's because of James Cromwell's character (and of course, the pig.)

[@xanaduxanadu4325]

* Wipes tear* how sweet this. My favorite movie growing up and I know it entirely line by line.

[@adamclarke7394]

I have never forgotten this movie, and I break out the DVD when life is getting too serious. It teaches us all an important lesson in not judging others and accepting them for what they can (not can't) do. It is a work of genius that has stood the test of tim.

[@camiv2061]

Just thought of this movie today, Watching this in 2022- and back when it came out and to this day that character has always been the perfect man to me!!

[@MiddleofNowhereGirl]

Babe is my all-time favorite childhood movie. Thank you so much for being part of it, James!!

[@74artgrrl]

Every damn time I watch this movie… every time, never a fail, I break down and ugly cry at that scene. It’s marvelous!

[@Ghostdog4]

A great performance by all! Mr Cromwell is one of my favorite actors. I watched LA Confidential and Babe on the same day. It was a real mind bending experience

[@fds7476]

"That'll do, boyo."

[@joekurtz8303]

From A mild mannered farmer to a cold calculating cop, I was thinking same thing as these releases were close in time of production.

[@bitchass7198]

He seems like a really sweet and down to earth dude, would’ve never thought that from his role in AHS

[@MasterManto]

We love you, James! You're the man!

[@ericthompson3982]

One of my absolute favorite actors of all time.

[@ExpatMom288]

I fell in love with this film as a young single woman. I bought it and kept it for a decade until I had my own children and it is one of the purest, most beautiful things I’ve shared with them. I’m so grateful to have had this experience with them. It was a rough few weeks after they learned that pork equals pig, though.

[@GOLDENFLYWARRIOR]

THINK GOODNESS FOR WISDOM & A HIGHER CONSCIOUSNESS! CROMWELL IS AWESOME!

[@GOLDENFLYWARRIOR]

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[@TheTaxiGuy2012]

James Cromwell is such a underrated actor! I loved this movie and it's been a part of my life and will be forever!! Gives me hope of the impossible is possible in life! Love ya James!! Thanks again!

[@joannecarnival6411]

That’s exactly it - why that final moment brings so many to tears, even the actor himself; we all desire the approval of the father in our lives, even if we don’t consciously realize it.

[@mylesthomasandfriends838]

Were there a lot of very serious pretty little girl gymnasts who knew James Cromwell?

[@blahblahooooooooblah]

For an old man, he is very intimidating, yet charming at the same time. He honestly reminds me of Charles Dance (the man that plays Tywin Lannister on Game of Thrones).

[@mylesthomasandfriends838]

Were there a lot of very serious pretty little girl gymnasts who knew James Cromwell?

[@tracynation2820]

"That'll do pig." Superb. 💙 T.E.N.

[@AdMiKa]

For only having 16 lines, James Cromwell added SO much to Farmer Hoggett. It’s the little mannerisms, his reactions to things that really make the character. It’s almost like you can tell what he’s thinking just by looking at his expression.

[@rjkral]

This seems like a story we should all have known by now. Only just discovered this. Wow, how wonderful!!! When you show up, BE there. Be there without your baggage and judgments. Be there and give it your all. His performance, and this movie, is magnificent.

[@mylesthomasandfriends838]

Were there a lot of very serious pretty little girl gymnasts who knew James Cromwell?

[@lisadc4681]

WTF are you talking about???

[@2frey84]

I hope James is proud of the movie. It really was such a brilliant film

[@brentritchie6199]

James is one of my favorite actors strong roles like L.A.Confidential were just fantastic he is a real legend. Amazing to see he saw himself as a mess, we all have our internal issues at times. He always comes across as very realistic in his acting now we can see why.

[@bajoma123]

Jamie that is the best story ever, and now I can't see to type for the tears in my eyes. That is wonderful.

[@Seven_Leaf]

Everyone needs a grounded friend like that.

[@rvsam4u]

That truly was the best story ever. Felt it right there with you Jamie.

[@itsalgud1459]

Great movie, great actor and based on this interview, a great person.

[@rtfark6414]

Fantastic story; thanks for sharing it with us!

[@copycat21c]

What an amazing story, so beautifully told. Thank you, Mr Cromwell. ❤️

[@ctva2719]

Love that story he said. Many of us have the problem he talked about. Ego makes us think and act like that. But an unrelated story similar to the one he told… years after my younger brother has passed, riding the metro one day I saw my brother’s face looking at me from the glass panel I was facing, I got excited for one second then realized that was my face reflected back. It brought up a lot of emotion.

[@RachelBJ]

His performance in this film still gets me every time, all these years later. I'm so glad that this movie about a pig who dares to dream means a lot to him as well

[@TheDanm22]

When I was a child and saw that movie in theaters.... trust me when I say nothing in that movie stuck out more than that solitary line. That's how powerful the emotion was.

[@mikeyj9607]

When Babe came out,I was a projectionist at a local cinema didn't think all that much of it when you have to keep track of 10 films playing many times a day you get a bit jaded .night before its first showing we run the new movies after closing ti make sure we did not fuck up putting the reels and such together so there I am watching babe with a few other employees laughing and joking about some kids movie and a pig,well at end of the flick no one joking anymore were cheering and crying ,Even today that little movie about a pig effects me .The power of a film can be awe inspiring when done right ,and Babe was done right.

[@jeanmuser9071]

Such a memorable movie that “that’ll do, pig,” has become a standard response in our family in the years since for doing a stellar job.

[@dawnvickerstaff9148]

This was so healing to hear. I teared up with you when you were moved recalling your father. I loved this story.

[@tonyp4092]

What a great moment to share with the rest of us. Something that most of us would probably keep to ourselves. Thank you.

[@piearm1271]

After all the performances of this incredible actor to hear him describe himself making a hash out of the roles is extraordinary. A superb actor and a humble man.

[@vizzini2510]

It is a horrible injustice that Babe did not win the Oscar for best movie.

[@lucar01inos16]

There IS something definitely uncommon about this film. It's basic, simple, has very little human dialogue, etc. but we WANT TO BELIEVE IT, it's strength lies in its simplicity and innocence.

[@svendbosanvovski4241]

25th anniversary of babe this week.

[@mylesthomasandfriends838]

Were there a lot of very serious pretty little girl gymnasts who knew James Cromwell?

[@callicordova4066]

Love James Cromwell. I must have seen "Babe" at least 50 times with my son. He was mesmerized by it.

[@ninjapoodle22]

He's a great actor!

[@fishingthekosmos3638]

Just awesome! The first time I saw the film, it struck so many chords within me, they became a melody, then an opus. The story of the old farmer's recognition of the potential in the lowliest of farm animals, then cooperating with Babe to reveal that potential to the world, is phenomenal. And that's understatement!

[@deborahblackvideoediting8697]

The man has worked non-stop since the mid 1970s. I'd been a fan of his for years when "Babe" became an international hit and finally made "James Cromwell" a household name. He was perfect in that film. It helped him land all sorts of plum roles for well over a decade. He's in his 80's now and still just as busy as ever!

[@ANDROLOMA]

Stretch Cunningham.

[@LWilliamsYoutube]

"Babe" is a wonderful movie, and James Cromwell aces it. The sound track is excellent, and the voiceover is outstanding.

[@Masky5150]

Such a wonderful actor, and a great look behind the scenes of what those three simple words could bring about in his performance, truly heartfelt and touching. Three simple words that I'm sure changed his career.

[@wandabamber5032]

Took both of my daughters to see this when it first came out. We loved it❤️💕 Thank you James for such a heartwarming story.

[@jeffbrehove2614]

This movie made me love James Cromwell as an actor.

[@Bubbles99718]

A random Thursday afternoon. Went to the movies. 8 or 9 screens. Went without any flick in mind. Got there read the list. Asked the Girl what Babe was. She said it's a kids movie about a Pig. I was around 22. That shoulda put me off but either the poster or the name for some reason made me say, "Umm, all rt, here ya go" Maybe 2 other people in there. Life changing

[@FlashakaViolet]

I loved this movie growing up, watched it yesterday with my mom after many years and it really made me emotional. It's a little story about a pig. But it is so powerful in its simplicity, it really shows that no creature is insignificant, no matter what we are led to believe: everyone is worthy of love and dignity, everybody deserves a chance

[@lisadc4681]

Especially pigs!! They are totally amazing and the 3rd smartest of all the animals!!

[@Dornie51]

Tears still sting my eyes even after all these years seeing that clip. Love the story. That'll do Jamie, that'll do 😊

[@edilazaric3309]

Every time i watch final scene l cry.. 🥺🥺

[@slr856]

Babe is one of my family’s favorite movies of all time! Thank you for making it!! 😊💕

[@euniceyepez3138]

Your father would be proud Jimmy💕💜

[@jackhamilton9604]

His nickname is Jamie, he doesn’t go by that horrible name

[@diannhall7564]

Thank you. This brought tears to my eyes.

[@susancrawford2343]

An amazing moment in his life! Animals have ways of making us talk (and think)!

[@davidmouzayek3764]

This clip is my reference to my IMDB comment. I was surprised it wasn’t mentioned, it’s so powerful! And you can clearly see it too in an already very emotional scene

[@MegaJesseman]

I hadn't heard about this gentleman until AHS. But I was fascinated with his character in Asylum as Dr. Arden. He was cool, charming, creepy, and strangely likeable, even though he was one of the antagonists. He killed that role so much, that I just wanted to know more about him. Seeing him as a sweet older gentleman instead of a deranged psychopath really shows just how good of an actor he really is.

[@Emily-gy2ef]

I’ll never forget going to see this movie at the theater with my neighbors son who I was very close to. The movie was magical. But when I first saw the farmer I kept thinking, he looks familiar. A few minutes later, lightbulb! James Cromwell played Archie Bunkers best friend at the loading dock, Stretch Cunningham. Was memorable way back then and in Babe.

[@pixiebutterflydragon]

In this movie, he reminds me so much of my grandfather, also a tall lanky man, who knew farms and farmers all over South Jersey in the early 1920s... Didn't talk much. My grandmother was rather short and stout too. It's just a grand movie. Thank you, Jamie. That'll do.

[@illbuyourniknak]

The character reminded me a great deal of my grandfather as well. Looks and sounds just like him. I also happen to be from the South Jersey-area. 😊

[@AG-iu9lv]

No one has anything but wonderful things to say about James Cromwell. He fairly oozes "good human being" vibes. I'm glad his friend talked him into following a pig to Australia so we all could experience his work.

[@monadamus42]

Wow! What a beautiful story! Jamie has aged so well! Thank you for sharing Strombo!

[@cyberherbalist]

I've never watched this film, not all the way through anyway. But my wife has, and many times after she has completed something, even the most mundane, she says to herself, "That'll do, pig!" I love it. Good work, that'll do, James Cromwell -- you've inspired so many people.

[@TheMijman]

Refers to himself as Jamie Cromwell. Very sweet

[@EddieHenderson92]

I recently rewatched both Babe movies and they're really great movies. They're up there with E.T., The Goonies, The Princess Bride, and NeverEnding Story as being one of the all-time great family films that feel timeless.

[@vincentvangogodancer]

Damn. That made me cry.