---
title: "The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-nut-job-2-nutty-by-nature-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 335777
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-nut-job-2-nutty-by-nature-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by GulfStream Pictures, Redrover, ToonBox Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Surly Squirrel and his animal friends must save Liberty Park from a dangerous amusement park."

### Why Watch
- features animal characters teaming up
- family-friendly animated adventure

### Caveats & Content Note
- may feel familiar for viewers of the first film
- limited plot details provided
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains animated peril suitable for families.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, family, adventure, comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-nut-job-2-nutty-by-nature-2017#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Cal Brunker
- **Networks / Studios**: GulfStream Pictures, Redrover, ToonBox Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Will Arnett** as *Surly (voice)*
- **Maya Rudolph** as *Precious (voice)*
- **Bobby Cannavale** as *Frankie (voice)*
- **Bobby Moynihan** as *Mayor Muldoon (voice)*
- **Isabela Merced** as *Heather (voice)*
- **Peter Stormare** as *Gunther (voice)*
- **Gabriel Iglesias** as *Jimmy (voice)*
- **Jeff Dunham** as *Mole (voice)*
- **Sebastian Maniscalco** as *Johnny (voice)*
- **Kari Wahlgren** as *Jamie / Additional Voices  (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of the film?
The film was released in 2017.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as animation, family, adventure, and comedy.

### Q: Who is the main character trying to save the park?
Surly Squirrel leads the group of animal friends.

### Q: What is the threat to Liberty Park?
The evil mayor of Oakton plans to bulldoze the park to build a dangerous amusement park.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/335777)

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