Valiant (film)

Valiant is a 2005 animated comedy film produced by John H. Williams and directed by Gary Chapman. It is the first feature film by American animation studio Vanguard Animation. The ensemble voice cast includes Ewan McGregor, Ricky Gervais, Tim Curry, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Laurie, John Cleese, John Hurt, Pip Torrens, Rik Mayall, and Olivia Williams. Set in May 1944, the film follows a group of war pigeons during World War II. It was inspired by true stories of hundreds of pigeons that helped the soldiers in the war.

Valiant was released in the United Kingdom on 25 March 2005, and in the United States on 19 August. It received mixed reviews from critics, and grossed $62 million against a $35 million budget.