Over the Hedge (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2006, Over the Hedge is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Karey Kirkpatrick, running about 83 minutes. “Taking back the neighborhood... One snack at a time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
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.
Who’s in it. Over the Hedge stars Bruce Willis as RJ (voice), Garry Shandling as Verne (voice), Steve Carell as Hammy (voice) and Wanda Sykes as Stella (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Over the Hedge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $343.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Over the Hedge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Over the Hedge tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Over the Hedge (2006)?
- In US, Over the Hedge is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Over the Hedge worth watching?
- Over the Hedge holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Over the Hedge?
- Over the Hedge stars Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling, Steve Carell, Wanda Sykes and William Shatner.
- When was Over the Hedge released?
- Over the Hedge was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.