Ashton Kutcher, Billy Connolly, Debra Messing

A 900-pound domesticated grizzly bear named Boog, with no survival skills, has his perfect world turned upside-down when he meets Elliot, a scrawny, fast-talking wild mule deer. When Elliot convinces ...( read more  read more... )Boog to desert his idyllic existence living in a garage decked out with all the comforts of home, and try the 'wild' life, things quickly spiral out of control. With open season upon them, and the hunters arriving in force, Elliot must help Boog get in touch with his inner grizzly to unite the woodland creatures and take the forest back!

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PG, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Roger Allers, Jill Culton, Anthony Stacchi

Release Date: September 29, 2006

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DVD Release Date: January 30, 2007

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  • May 10, 2009
    Although the trailer implied a much more subversive humor than the film actually has to offer after all it is clearly a movie for kids and does not have much to offer for adult viewers. The story is rather simple, the main characters and their love-hate-friendship have been seen ...( read more)many times before, only the quirky minor (animal) characters add a little variation and brought a couple of smiles to my face. I can't really say I laughed out loud a lot, though. That being said, the movie is probably a riot for smaller kids, especially the final "battle" of animals vs hunters has a lot to offer for the intended audience (and at least a few "Braveheart" references for the older viewers). But being at least somewhat of a grown up, I felt I had seen all this before and better.
  • February 11, 2009
    Open Season a couple of laugh out loud parts, but otherwise this is your typical animated film with a message about hunting. Once again my standard answer is kids will like it.
  • November 25, 2008
    not so much, sorry sony you ain't no pixar
  • May 21, 2008
    Okay, you caught me, I watch kiddie movies every now and then. >;P'

    Hahaha! That porcupine was just too cute!! and those bunnies! Are just so weird man! lol!!
  • May 11, 2008
    Decent family fare. Had some good moments but not my favorite.
  • November 6, 2009
    Loved the characters
  • November 3, 2009
    Not bad but not that good either.
  • November 3, 2009
    MUY BUENA, MUY BUENO
  • October 29, 2009
    Family and little boys film..
  • October 25, 2009
    This movie Is good If you have little 1s

Critic Reviews


September 29, 2006
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Open Season is a rambunctious blast. It's Sony Pictures Animation's first full-length feature film and no effort was spared getting it right. full review

September 27, 2006
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine

At least Boog's infatuation with using toilets means that Open Season is an ideal film for small tykes still undergoing potty training. full review

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Comments


  • ninjasnowflake23
    July 15, 2008
    best movie ever could watch it everyday!!!!!!! =D ♥
  • RawWRxx
    January 6, 2008
    Funniest Animated Movie !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • HoosierBear28
    December 17, 2007
    WOOHOO BARS!
  • sportboy
    October 25, 2007
    yes it was good and I did like Over the Hege aswell I thought the both of them was just as good
  • MelissaAnnLegard
    June 15, 2007
    this movie is hilarious!

    its 1 of the only computer animated movies i like [and over the hedge]

    i recommend it to anyone.

  • xXLittleSparrowXx
    May 15, 2007
    This is one of my favorite movies ever!!!!!!! I don't know what it is, but some people love it and some people hate it...I think its just that they don't give it a chance! Its straight up funny, has awesome voice characters and a lot of time was spent in the animation and plot....I love it! LOVE IT!!!
  • sonyanarenji
    May 13, 2007
    this is a son funny and cute movie that i c
  • eragon94
    May 7, 2007
    This is the Best movie i have ever watched it is really funny and you will fall in love with the charactors.
  • jessmetts1
    April 15, 2007
    Nice way of shoving politics down kids' throats. Funny in some parts, but mostly stupid with an anti-hunting message.
  • kloehn151
    April 6, 2007
    "I'm half doe I'm half buck"

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  • in which movie did a bear get lost in the woods after living with humans in a house with a park ranger?  Answer »
  • Who plays Elliot in Open Season, Jake Fisher in The Guardian, and Simon Green in Guess Who?  Answer »
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