Over the Hedge 🎥 2006 Movie Info

Plot Summary

A raccoon named RJ, unable to find food for himself, attempts to steal a stockpile from a bear named Vincent. His attempt backfires when Vincent is woken up by the commotion and the food is destroyed. Vincent almost kills RJ, who offers to replace his food within six days. Vincent threatens to kill him if he fails or runs away. The next morning, a family of woodland animals led by a turtle named Verne awaken from hibernation on the first day of spring. They discover that most of the forest they lived in has been turned into a housing development, separated from the remaining forest by a giant hedge.

RJ introduces himself to the group and explains that they can obtain better food by scavenging off the humans. Despite Verne’s concerns, RJ convinces the other animals to steal and stockpile food. They are oblivious to his true intentions regarding Vincent, which causes him to grow guilty. Gladys Sharp, the neighborhood homeowner association president, notices the animal problem and hires exterminator Dwayne LaFontant. When RJ tries to stop a worried Verne from returning the pile of food in order to avoid Dwayne, the food is destroyed following a chase with an excited Rottweiler named Nugent. Verne is blamed for the destruction and shunned in favor of RJ after he accidentally insults them.

That night, RJ witnesses Dwayne rigging animal traps, including an illegal contraband device called the Depelter Turbo, in Gladys’ yard. Verne reconciles with RJ and the other animals, and RJ convinces everyone to invade Gladys’ home and steal her massive stockpile of food. The squirrel Hammy disables the Depelter Turbo while the striped skunk Stella steals the collar of Gladys’ Persian cat, Tiger, which enables entry into the house. The animals stockpile another wagon full of food, but before leaving, RJ sees a can of Spuddies potato chips and becomes determined to get it per Vincent’s request.

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