Over the Hedge

Critics Consensus

Even if it's not an animation classic, Over the Hedge is clever and fun, and the jokes cater to family members of all ages.

75%

TOMATOMETER

Total Count: 170

71%

Audience Score

User Ratings: 543,641
User image

Over the Hedge Videos

View All Videos (1)

Over the Hedge Photos

View All Photos (50)

Movie Info

This tale centers on a mischievous con-artist raccoon named R.J. and a sensitive turtle named Verne. When R.J., Verne and their woodland friends find a suburban housing development encroaching on their forest home, Verne's first instinct is to retreat into his shell and leave. But the ever-opportunistic R.J. sees a treasure trove to be had from his unsuspecting new neighbors. Together, Verne and R.J. form an unlikely friendship as they learn to co-exist with -- and even exploit -- this strange new world called suburbia.

Watch it now

Cast

Bruce Willis
as RJ
Garry Shandling
as Verne
Steve Carell
as Hammy
William Shatner
as Ozzie
Wanda Sykes
as Stella
Nick Nolte
as Vincent
Thomas Haden Church
as Dwayne
Allison Janney
as Gladys
Eugene Levy
as Lou
Catherine O'Hara
as Penny
Avril Lavigne
as Heather
Omid Djalili
as Tiger
Sami Kirkpatrick
as Bucky
Shane Baumel
as Spike
Madison Davenport
as Quillo
Zoe Randol
as Mackenzie
Jessica Di Cicco
as Shelby
Debra Wilson
as Debbie
Sean Bishop
as Police Officer
Jeannie Elias
as Janis
Kejon Kesse
as Timmy
Paul Butcher
as Skeeter
Sean Yazbeck
as BBQ Barry
Geoffrey Pomeroy
as Ranger
Joel McCrary
as Dr. Dennis
Lee Bienstock
as Lunch Table Larry
Brian Stepanek
as Nugent the Dog
Steve Alterman
Kirk Baily
Jessie Flower
Nicholas Guest
David Hiller
Bridget Hoffman
Talula Holt
Erin Lander
Jordan Orr
Michelle Ruff
Greyson Spann
April Struebing
Marcelo Tubert
Ariel Winter
Rupert Gregson Williams
Alastair King
View All

News & Interviews for Over the Hedge

Bruce Willis’ 10 Best Movies
Release Dates Set for "Shrek 4" and "Shrek 5"
Box Office Guru Preview: "Knocked Up" Expecting Solid Arrival
View All

Critic Reviews for Over the Hedge

All Critics (170) | Top Critics (44)

View All Critic Reviews (170)

Audience Reviews for Over the Hedge

  • Mar 29, 2016
    With a surprisingly well done mix of adult satire and family charm, Over The Hedge isn't the greatest film ever made - but thanks to it's stellar voice cast and fast paced animation it succeeds.
    Matthew M Super Reviewer
  • Mar 09, 2016
    Over the Hedge is okay. It may not rank highly above other great animated films but is still a pretty entertaining time and an okay film to pass the time.
    Mr N Super Reviewer
  • Feb 01, 2013
    Clever and funny, Over the Hedge is a wildly entertaining adventure from DreamWorks Animation. When a bunch of foraging critters come out of hibernation to find themselves blocked in from a gated community by a hedge, a street smart raccoon teaches them how to live in suburbia. The cast is excellent, featuring Bruce Willis, William Shatner, Garry Shandling, Steve Carell, and Avril Lavigne; who all deliver wonderful performances. And the animation is especially good, with incredible detail and creative designs. The music by Ben Folds is also well-done, giving a lot of energy and character to the film. Delightfully hilarious, Over the Hedge is a smartly made comedy that's good family fun.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Oct 25, 2012
    A shockingly good animation film.
    Jason 123 D Super Reviewer
See all Audience reviews

Over the Hedge Quotes

View All Quotes

News & Features