The Nut Job

No nuts, no glory.

2014 • 85 min • Animation · Comedy · Family · Adventure

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Synopsis

Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles on the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of park community, as they gear up for winter - Maury's Nut Store.

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Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

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Surly, a grumpy squirrel, is exiled from his park and must survive in the city. He discovers a nut store, which could be the answer for his survival and to help his former park community prepare for winter.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some slapstick chase scenes and cartoon peril.
A character is revealed to be a villain with a slightly menacing demeanor.

What it models well

Cooperation and teamwork
Resourcefulness
Helping others

Talk about it after

The importance of working together even with difficult people.
Why it's wrong to take things that don't belong to you.
How characters learn from their mistakes.

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Top billed cast

Director: Peter Lepeniotis • Crew: Peter Lepeniotis, Daniel Woo, Peter Lepeniotis, Lorne Cameron

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Reviewer notes

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers
Horrible watch, won't watch again, and can't recommend, even for younger audiences. I have no idea how this thing got a sequel. It's supposed to be two parallel mob heist stories, but they don't really line up past there being a heist. None of the characters are interesting or likeable, maybe the girl squirrel, the dog, and the mute rat but that's more because they are lovable stupid / naive.…
Kamurai, TMDB Community