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MOVIE DECISION GUIDE

Over the Hedge

2006 · 1h 23m · Adventure · Family · Comedy · Animation

MOVIHERO READ

Steady animation with a balanced watch profile. Best if you want family relationships to matter as much as the story.

81/100
WORTH IT

WHAT IT'S ABOUT

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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81/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITA 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 w…

MAKE THE CALL

Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Is Over the Hedge right for tonight?

Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.

How much time should I set aside?

Over the Hedge runs 1h 23m. Allow extra time for breaks.

Is it slow or fast?

The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.

Is it a good choice when I am tired?

The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.

How emotionally intense is it?

The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a story driven by family relationships and their consequences
02A compact 83-minute runtime and a fairly steady watch with good forward movement define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 6.6/10 TMDB audience score across 4,991 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

QUICK DECISION GUIDE

Know the watch before you press play.

A fast read on the experience, then the reasons this movie may or may not fit your night.

01Pacing7/10
02Emotional Impact7/10
03Mind-Bending2/10
04Scary1/10
05Violence2/10
06Rewatchability6/10

PERFECT IF

01you want the relationships inside a family to matter as much as the plot
02you want a fairly steady watch with good forward movement rather than something deliberately slow
03you are open to a movie with real emotional weight

THINK TWICE IF

01family conflict is not the kind of emotional material you want tonight
02you want a very different pacing profile tonight
03you are looking for something more serious than a comedy-leaning watch

MOVIHERO AUDIENCE VERDICT

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MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch Over the Hedge?

Over the Hedge belongs in your night if you want the relationships inside a family to matter as much as the plot. It is a fairly steady watch with good forward movement, with a compact 83-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 3/10 and emotional impact at 7/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

Watch Profile

Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
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A CLOSER LOOK

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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Karey Kirkpatrick portrait
Karey KirkpatrickDirector
Tim Johnson portrait
Tim JohnsonDirector
Bruce Willis portrait
Bruce WillisRJ (voice)
Garry Shandling portrait
Garry ShandlingVerne (voice)
Steve Carell portrait
Steve CarellHammy (voice)
Wanda Sykes portrait
Wanda SykesStella (voice)
William Shatner portrait
William ShatnerOzzie (voice)
Nick Nolte portrait
Nick NolteVincent (voice)
Thomas Haden Church portrait
Thomas Haden ChurchDwayne (voice)
Allison Janney portrait
Allison JanneyGladys (voice)

CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE

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voiceHammyHammy appears in Over the Hedge (2006), portrayed by Steve Carell. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.Open character guide voiceRJRJ appears in Over the Hedge (2006), portrayed by Bruce Willis. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.Open character guide voiceVerneVerne appears in Over the Hedge (2006), portrayed by Garry Shandling. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.Open character guide