Over the Hedge (2006)
Forest creatures wake to suburbia, and a wily raccoon teaches them to reclaim their natural bounty.
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.
How intense is Over the Hedge?
Over the Hedge has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome and broad. Rated PG.
What Over the Hedge feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodheartwarmingcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome, broad and big
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchParty
Where to stream Over the Hedge
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Over the Hedge for you?
Is Over the Hedge scary?
No. Over the Hedge is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Over the Hedge gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Over the Hedge sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Over the Hedge OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Over the Hedge?
Over the Hedge runs 1h 23m.
Where can I stream Over the Hedge?
Over the Hedge is streaming on Peacock.
Does Over the Hedge have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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