Open Season (2006) is one of the most anticipated animated adventure‑comedy films of the year, blending heartwarming humor, wilderness action, and family appeal. Directed by Jill Culton and Roger Allers, and starring the voices of Martin Lawrence, Ashton Kutcher, Gary Sinise, and Debra Messing, this English‑language film premiered in 2006.
Movie Overview
*Open Season* marks the debut of Sony Pictures Animation and quickly became a beloved entry in the animated genre. The film follows Boog, a domesticated grizzly bear who thrives in a small‑town nature show, and his unexpected turn to wilderness survival when he’s released into the forest just before open season begins. Boog teams up with a fast‑talking one‑antlered mule deer named Elliot, and together they embark on a wild adventure fraught with comedic misadventure, unlikely friendships, and a battle for survival against hunters. Along the way, they encounter a host of colorful forest characters—from a Scottish‑accented squirrel to a construction‑oriented beaver—culminating in a hilarious—and surprisingly touching—defense of forest life.
Attribute Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Open Season |
| Genre | Animated, Adventure, Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Release Date | United States – September 29, 2006 (premiered September 25 at the Greek Theatre) |
| Director | Jill Culton; Roger Allers |
| Writer | Screenplay by Steve Bencich, Ron J. Friedman, Nat Mauldin; Story by Jill Culton, Anthony Stacchi |
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Studio & Production
Open Season is the first full‑length CGI
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