The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature.

Name: The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 2017-08-11
Duration: 91 min
Cast: Will Arnett, Katherine Heigl, Maya Rudolph, Jackie Chan, Isabela Merced

This park is worth protecting.

Surly and his animal neighbors face losing their home when a corrupt mayor plans an amusement park. The woodland community must organize a defense, recruit unlikely help, and stop treating survival as an individual job.

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Why it’s a little special

A fast-moving animal comedy with a simple community-action theme and plenty of exaggerated teamwork.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Cartoon fights, dangerous machinery, explosions, animal threats, rude humor, and some bullying. Action is frequent even when played for laughs.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Callan Brunker
Starring: Will Arnett, Katherine Heigl, Maya Rudolph, Jackie Chan, Isabela Merced, Peter Stormare, Bobby Cannavale, Bobby Moynihan, Jeff Dunham, Gabriel Iglesias, Sebastian Maniscalco, Tommy Kenny
Release date: August 11, 2017
Runtime: 91 minutes
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Studio: Entertainment One / Les Films Séville
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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