---
title: "The Nut Job"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-nut-job-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 227783
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Nut Job (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-nut-job-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Nut Job is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by GulfStream Pictures, Redrover, ToonBox Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A banished squirrel discovers a nut store to save his park community."

### Why Watch
- features an animated adventure
- family-friendly comedy

### Caveats & Content Note
- banished squirrel faces city survival
- limited source details provided
- Tone & Suitability: This is an animated family comedy and adventure film rated PG.

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

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter Lepeniotis
- **Networks / Studios**: GulfStream Pictures, Redrover, ToonBox Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Will Arnett** as *Surly (voice)*
- **Brendan Fraser** as *Grayson (voice)*
- **Liam Neeson** as *Raccoon (voice)*
- **Katherine Heigl** as *Andie (voice)*
- **Stephen Lang** as *King (voice)*
- **Maya Rudolph** as *Precious (voice)*
- **Jeff Dunham** as *Mole (voice)*
- **Gabriel Iglesias** as *Jimmy (voice)*
- **Sarah Gadon** as *Lana (voice)*
- **James Rankin** as *Fingers (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of the film?
The film was released in 2014.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
The film includes animation, comedy, family, and adventure.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Surly, an independent squirrel.

### Q: Why is Surly in the city?
He is banished from his park and forced to survive in the city.

### Q: What location helps the park community prepare for winter?
Maury's Nut Store helps them gear up for winter.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Nut Job — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/227783)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*