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The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature

2017Movie1 h 31 minPG

AnimationFamily
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic364.7Rotten Tomatoes15%44%

A hopeful, fast-paced animated movie about family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

Get ready. Get set. Get nuts!

When the evil mayor of Oakton decides to bulldoze Liberty Park and build a dangerous amusement park in its place, Surly Squirrel and his ragtag group of animal friends need to band together to save their home, defeat the mayor, and take back the park.

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly
  • Animal Adventure
  • Lighthearted Comedy
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Environmental Theme
  • Fast-Paced
  • Visually Colorful
  • Action-Packed

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Cal Brunker
Written by
Cal Brunker, Bob Barlen, Scott Bindley
Produced by
Bob Barlen, Youngki Lee, Harry Linden
Music by
Heitor Pereira

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Facts

August 11, 2017 · 1 h 31 min · PG

Released
August 11, 2017
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, South Korea, United States
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$69 million
Available in
55 countries

Tropes

Card-Carrying Villain, Good Is Not Nice, The Worm That Walks +9

  • Card-Carrying Villain
  • Good Is Not Nice
  • The Worm That Walks
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Vanity License Plate
  • Donut Mess with a Cop
  • Tempting Fate
  • Disney Villain Death
  • Refuge in Audacity
  • Took a Level in Kindness
  • Babies Ever After
  • Expy

12 of 58 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature?"

Questions about The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature?

PhiloStarzXumo Play

In the United States, The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature streams on Philo and Starz, and it is free with ads on Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 36). Audiences rate it higher (49 out of 100) than critics (26).

Is The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature a sequel?

  1. The Nut Job (2014)
  2. The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature (2017)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after The Nut Job (2014).

Is The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature use?

Card-Carrying VillainGood Is Not NiceThe Worm That WalksJerk with a Heart of GoldVanity License PlateDonut Mess with a CopTempting FateDisney Villain DeathRefuge in AudacityTook a Level in KindnessBabies Ever AfterExpyand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 tropes for it, including Card-Carrying Villain, Good Is Not Nice, and The Worm That Walks.