---
title: "The Wrong Trousers"
year: 1993
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wrong-trousers-1993"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 531
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Wrong Trousers (1993) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wrong-trousers-1993

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Wrong Trousers is a film first released in 1993. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy, Family. Produced and broadcast by Aardman, BBC Bristol Productions, BBC Lionheart Television. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A clever penguin hijacks Wallace’s high‑tech trousers, sparking a chaotic caper."

### Why Watch
- Animated comedy with inventive gadgetry
- Features a memorable villainous penguin
- Short, family‑friendly runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Only 30 minutes long, so limited depth
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for all ages with its lighthearted, family‑friendly comedy.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: playful, caper, family-friendly, slapstick

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wrong-trousers-1993#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nick Park
- **Networks / Studios**: Aardman, BBC Bristol Productions, BBC Lionheart Television

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Peter Sallis** as *Wallace (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What type of film is The Wrong Trousers?
It is a 1993 animated comedy short film rated PG.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is about 30 minutes.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
Wallace, his dog Gromit, and a penguin who rents Gromit’s former bedroom.

### Q: What does the penguin want?
He is interested in Wallace’s techno trousers and plans a criminal scheme.

### Q: Is the film appropriate for children?
Yes, it is rated PG and intended as family‑friendly entertainment.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Wrong Trousers — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/531)
- [The Wrong Trousers - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wrong_Trousers)
- [Wallace a Gromit: Nesprávné kalhoty 83% [The Wrong Trousers…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/150254-wallace-a-gromit-nespravne-kalhoty)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*