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Ben Stassen has 8 titles in the CriticCrunch catalog across a career spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.
Cats
2018
Animation · Family
Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness
2022 · Movie · Director
Top 48%Netflix · Included
The Son of Bigfoot
2017 · Movie · Director
Top 50%Tubi · Free w/ ads
Bigfoot Family
2020 · Movie · Director
Top 52%Netflix · Included
The House of Magic
2013 · Movie · Director · Writer
Top 64%Prime Video · Included
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
2010 · Movie · Director · Writer
Top 96%Prime Video · Included
Young Chickenhare is the adopted son of King Peter, a famous adventurer. Part chicken and part hare, he has a really tough time growing up and disguises himself as a hare to avoid the mockeries of his peers. When the day of the Royal Adventurer Society trials comes, Chickenhare, hampered by his disguise, fails miserably. But he is determined to grab a second chance and find the Scepter of the Hamster of Darkness, before his evil Uncle Lapin. The Scepter will give immense power to its holder. If Lapin gets hold of it, he will be unstoppable. Accompanied by his faithful servant Abe, a sarcastic turtle, and Meg, a martial arts expert skunk, he sets of on an epic and initiatory quest.
Dir. Benjamin Mousquet, Ben Stassen · With Jordan Tartakow, Joe Ochman, Laila Berzins
Teenage outsider Adam sets out on an epic and daring quest to uncover the mystery behind his long-lost dad, only to find out that he is none other than the legendary Bigfoot! He has been hiding deep in the forest for years to protect himself and his family from HairCo., a giant corporation eager to run scientific experiments with his special DNA. As father and son start making up for lost time after the boy's initial disbelief, Adam soon discovers that he too is gifted with superpowers beyond his imagination. But little do they know, HairCo. is on their tail as Adam's traces have led them to Bigfoot!
Dir. Jérémie Degruson, Ben Stassen · With Pappy Faulkner, Christopher Lee Parson, Terrence Stone
Bigfoot, Adam's father, wants to use his fame for a good cause. Protecting a large wildlife reserve in Alaska sounds like the perfect opportunity! When Bigfoot mysteriously disappears without a trace, Adam and his animal friends will brave anything to find him again and save the nature reserve.
Dir. Jérémie Degruson, Ben Stassen · With Jules Medcraft, David Lodge, Grant George
Thunder, an abandoned young cat seeking shelter from a storm, stumbles into the strangest house imaginable, owned by an old magician and inhabited by a dazzling array of automatons and gizmos. Not everyone welcomes the new addition to the troupe as Jack Rabbit and Maggie Mouse plot to evict Thunder. The situation gets worse when the magician lands in hospital and his scheming nephew sees his chance to cash in by selling the mansion. Our young hero is determined to earn his place and so he enlists the help of some wacky magician's assistants to protect his magical new home.
Dir. Ben Stassen, Jérémie Degruson · With Brianne Siddall, Robin Atkin Downes, Cinda Adams
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When Sammy and Ray find themselves trapped in The Tank, an underwater aquarium, they must hatch a plan to escape and reunite with their grandkids, Ricky and Ella, and protect them from the dangers of the ocean.
Dir. Vincent Kesteloot, Ben Stassen · With Kaitlyn Maher, Carter Hastings, Alan Shearman
Since his arrival at Buckingham palace, Rex lives a life of luxury. Top dog, he has superseded his three fellow Corgis in Her Majesty’s heart. His arrogance can be quite irritating. When he causes a diplomatic incident during an official dinner with the President of the United States, he falls into disgrace. Betrayed by one of his peers, Rex becomes a stray dog in the streets of London. How can he redeem himself? In love, he will find the resources to surpass himself in the face of great danger…
Dir. Ben Stassen, Vincent Kesteloot · With Jack Whitehall, Ray Winstone, Sheridan Smith
Born on a Baja, California beach in 1959, new hatchling Sammy races across the beach to the ocean while avoiding being caught by seagulls and crabs. Thus begins Sammy's incredible fifty-year ocean journey where he overcomes obstacles, both natural and man-made, while trying to fulfill his dream of travelling around the world. Along the way he meets his best friend, a fellow turtle named Ray, and never forgets about Shelly, a turtle he saved that first day on the beach and the one he's always loved.
Dir. Ben Stassen · With Yuri Lowenthal, Gemma Arterton, Isabelle Fuhrman
Three young houseflies stow away aboard the Apollo 11 flight to the moon.
Dir. Ben Stassen · With Tim Curry, Robert Patrick, Kelly Ripa
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