The Nut Job

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Promotional artwork featuring the main squirrel character.

Movie Summary

Animated film about Surly, an exiled and selfish squirrel, who—along with his rat companion Buddy—discovers a nut store filled with food. Surly makes a deal with his former park community, who are struggling to survive the winter, offering to help them steal the nuts. However, he intends to keep the food for himself. Unknown to the animals, the store is a front for a human bank robbery, leading to a chaotic heist where Surly must ultimately learn teamwork and loyalty.

Movie Rating

Rating: Rated 9.2 out of 10 (9.2/10)

Cast Members