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Over the Hedge
Movie (2006)
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.
Movie (2006)
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.
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Sex & Nudity
Mild references to a female skunk's appeal, as she is sent to distract a guardian cat.
Violence & Gore
Frequent cartoon violence in which characters are smashed, flattened, blown up and crushed; a bear threatens to kill the raccoon, and a little girl possum appears to be dead after being kicked down stairs.
Profanity
Very mild, occasional language such as "shoot," "butt" and "dang"; the turtle calls others stupid, naive and ignorant.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Sugar is described as acting like a drug for Hammy the squirrel.
Frightening Scenes
Scary moments include a human exterminator with traps, poison and explosives, a dog chasing the raccoon through yards, and dangerous household items seen from the raccoon's point of view.
Other things to know
The film includes product placement-style references to commercial food products renamed in the film, and a reference to Dr. Phil on TV.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Characters lie and steal at first but learn to appreciate self-declared, non-blood families.
Role models
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Representation
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Learning
Families can discuss the film's satire of life in the suburbs and the lesson that supporting each other as a family matters more than individual desires.
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