Over the Hedge

PGUnited States rating20061h 23mAdventure, Animation, Comedy
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PG US
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A group of forest animals find themselves separated from their home by a large hedge and decide to venture into a nearby neighborhood to find food. They team up with a fast-talking raccoon who helps them navigate the human world. The animals learn about the importance of sticking together and making new friends.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Moderate
This is a standard animated feature with a mix of comedic action sequences and calmer moments of character interaction. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA large bear named Vincent is angry and threatens the raccoon.
  • Approx.SomeA large dog chases the animals through the neighborhood.
  • Approx.SomeAn exterminator sets up traps and a large device in a yard.
  • Approx.ScaryThe bear attacks the animals during a chaotic chase.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why did the animals decide to work together to solve their problem?
  2. 2How did the characters show they were being brave even when they were scared?
  3. 3What did the animals learn about the importance of friendship by the end of the movie?

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