Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- earnest
- witty
- hopeful
- family movie night
- environmental education
What critics said
Critics generally found the film well-intentioned but lacking energy, humor, and believable characterization, despite its clear environmental message.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Roy, Beatrice, and Mullet Fingers organize resistance against the construction project endangering burrowing owls.
The children’s campaign is focused on preserving a population of endangered burrowing owls.
Crooked politicians, a greedy developer, and bumbling police obstruct the children’s effort to save the owls.
The story relocates Roy to Florida, where a construction site threatens burrowing owls and their habitat.
Films like Hoot, and why
The Goonies
family adventure comedy centered on young protagonists, endangered wildlife, and environmental activism
Akeelah and the Bee
children's adventure with an earnest ecological message and a group of resourceful young heroes
Free Willy
family-friendly environmental adventure emphasizing youth cooperation against adult institutions
The Lorax
young-adult ecological activism, rebellious children, and a community-threatening development project
Movie Details
- Director
- Wil Shriner
- Release Date
- 2006-11-03
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (146)
Cast
- Luke Wilson
- Logan Lerman
- Brie Larson
- Tim Blake Nelson
- Cody Linley
- Neil Flynn
- Clark Gregg
- Kiersten Warren
- Jessica Cauffiel
- Dean Collins
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Hoot about?
- A Montana transplant joins two rebellious classmates in an energetic campaign to stop a Florida construction project from destroying an endangered owl habitat.
- What is Hoot like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Hoot as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Hoot violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Hoot.
- What did critics think of Hoot?
- Critics generally found the film well-intentioned but lacking energy, humor, and believable characterization, despite its clear environmental message.
- Which films are like Hoot?
- Films with a similar feel include The Goonies, Akeelah and the Bee, Free Willy, and The Lorax.
- How long is Hoot?
- Hoot runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Hoot?
- In United States, Hoot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
