Over the Hedge

2006·Movie
1h 23min·PG
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic917.3Rotten Tomatoes75%57%

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Funny, striking style.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Family and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Get over it.

A scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating – and learns a lesson about family himself.
Family Animated ComedyWildlife AdventureSuburban SatireHeartwarming TeamworkWholesome Animal AnticsMorality TaleClever DialogueBroad Appeal Humor

Crew

Directed by:
Karey Kirkpatrick, Tim Johnson, Joshua Pruett
Written by:
Conrad Vernon, David Soren, Karey Kirkpatrick
Produced by:
Leslee Feldman, Bonnie Arnold, Jim Cox
Composed by:
Dan O'Connell, Gary Rizzo, Randy Thom

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Over the Hedge

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Where can I stream Over the Hedge legally?

PeacockPeacock Premium+

Over the Hedge is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Over the Hedge worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Over the Hedge rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Over the Hedge?

1 h 23 min

Over the Hedge runs 1 h 23 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Over the Hedge?

Critics83
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Over the Hedge higher (83) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Over the Hedge a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$343 million

Yes. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $343 million worldwide, 4.3 times its budget.

What language is Over the Hedge in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Over the Hedge?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Over the Hedge in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Over the Hedge use?

There Is No Kill Like OverkillIncorrect Animal NoiseOffending the FoolDinky DriversKick the DogThe StingerSpit TakeToo Dumb to LiveNever Say "Die"BowdleriseProperly ParanoidDirty Cowardand 183 more

TV Tropes lists 195 storytelling tropes for Over the Hedge, including There Is No Kill Like Overkill, Incorrect Animal Noise, Offending the Fool.

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