Wallace And Gromit: A Grand Day Out May 2026

Peter Sallis as Wallace (the film’s only voice actor).

This report details the background, production, and cultural impact of the 1989 British stop-motion short film, . 1. Executive Summary Wallace and Gromit: A Grand Day Out

During a bank holiday, discovers there is no cheese in the house. Since "everybody knows the moon's made of cheese," he and Gromit build a bright orange rocket in their basement. Peter Sallis as Wallace (the film’s only voice actor)

A Grand Day Out is the debut film for the iconic duo Wallace and Gromit. Directed by Nick Park, it was originally a student project that evolved into a cornerstone of British animation. The film follows an eccentric inventor and his silent, intelligent dog as they build a rocket and travel to the moon—simply because they ran out of cheese. Director: Nick Park. Production Timeline: 1982–1989 (6 years). Budget: Approximately £11,000. Executive Summary During a bank holiday, discovers there