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Over the Hedge 2006

“Get over it.”

★ 6.6/10 · 4,898 votes PG AdventureAnimationComedyFamily Released
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What is Over the Hedge?

"Over the Hedge" is an animated film released in 2006. The movie follows a group of forest creatures who are awakened from hibernation to find their home has been overrun by suburban development.

Type
Film
Year
2006
Status
Released
Runtime
83 minutes
Release date
May 17, 2006
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
DreamWorks Animation
Budget
$80,000,000
Revenue
$343,397,247
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
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"Over the Hedge" is an animated film released in 2006. The movie follows a group of forest creatures who are awakened from hibernation to find their home has been overrun by suburban development. A raccoon, driven by a desire to repay a debt, devises a plan to help the creatures adapt to their new surroundings. As the raccoon works to gather food for the group, he forms an unlikely bond with the mismatched family of forest creatures. The film explores the raccoon's transformation as he learns a valuable lesson about the importance of family. The story is set in a forest that has been affected by suburban sprawl, highlighting the challenges faced by the creatures as they navigate their new environment. The film features a mix of humor and heart, as the characters work together to overcome their difficulties.

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Should you watch it?

“A clever raccoon manipulates a group of forest animals to help him settle a food debt.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging premise
  • humorous character dynamics
Keep in mind
  • features suburban conflict

Watch it if you enjoy animated stories about forest animals navigating the human world.

The film is a family-oriented animated feature involving mild slapstick humor and suburban settings.

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What is the movie about?

A raccoon convinces a family of forest animals to help him collect food from a suburban neighborhood.

Who are the main characters?

The story focuses on a raccoon and a mismatched group of forest creatures.

What is the setting?

The plot takes place in a suburban sprawl that appears near a forest.

What happens to the animals?

The animals wake up from hibernation to find their home environment has changed due to human development.

What is the central conflict?

The raccoon must repay a debt of food and uses the other animals to achieve this goal.