What is Chicken Run's IQ Score?

Chicken Run has an IQ Score of 136/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Stimulating tier. The score breaks down to 32/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 26/50 Educational Value, and 44/50 Craft & Quality.

Is Chicken Run educational?

Chicken Run is moderate on educational value, 26/50 on TVI's rubric. Some learning happens, but it isn't the show's primary work.

How does TV Intelligentsia calculate IQ Score?

TV Intelligentsia's IQ Score is calculated as round((Cognitive Stimulation × 0.4 + Educational Value × 0.35 + Craft & Quality × 0.25) × 4), scoring titles from 0 to 200 across five tiers: Masterclass (≥160), Stimulating (≥130), Competent (≥100), Passive (≥70), and Numbing (<70). The framework is published at tvintelligentsia.com/methodology/.

Chicken Run , IQ Score 136/200

Chicken Run has an IQ Score of 136/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient rubric, placing it in the Stimulating tier.

By Jordan Robinson, MPH and Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP·Updated 2026-05-21·Methodology

animationcomedyadventurechildren

136/ 200

Stimulating

Consistently challenges the viewer and rewards attention

Ages 6-12SEL 30/50

Chicken Run poster, IQ Score 136/200, Stimulating tier on TV Intelligentsia

Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50

Educational Value/50

Craft & Quality/50

SEL Score/50

IQ = round((Cognitive × 0.4 + Educational × 0.35 + Craft × 0.25) × 4) · How we score →

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Why you should trust this score

Reviewed by Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP

Licensed school psychologist. Reviews kids content against the published rubric and the CASEL social-emotional learning framework.

Methodology

Published rubric, v1.2

Formula

round(C × 0.40 + E × 0.35 + Q × 0.25) × 4

Database scale

2,282 titles, version-controlled

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The TVI Take

The Great Escape but with chickens. Claymation at its finest with genuine tension, humor, and heart.

Cognitive demands from the escape-plan narrative structure. Low direct educational value but themes of freedom, cooperation, and standing up to oppression resonate. Aardman proving that family entertainment can be smart.

Where to Watch

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