Barnyard
5.9/10
Rating
90 min
Runtime
2006
Release Year
Steve Oedekerk
Director
Cast
Kevin James, Courteney Cox, Sam Elliott, Danny Glover, Wanda Sykes
Quick Synopsis
Otis is a playful and carefree Holstein cow living on a farm where the animals secretly have human-like qualities. He enjoys spending time with his close friends—Pip the mouse, Freddy the ferret, Peck the rooster, and Pig the pig—preferring fun over following the farm's rules. This attitude frustrates his strict adoptive father, Ben, who leads the farm's animal community. One night, Otis persuades Ben to take over his night watch so he can attend a large party in the barn to impress Daisy, a pregnant cow new to the farm who arrived with her friend Bessy. During the celebration, a coyote named Dag and his pack try to attack the chicken coop. Ben fights them off but is fatally injured and dies. With Ben gone, Otis must learn to accept responsibility as he steps up to lead the farm's animal community.
Detailed Synopsis of Barnyard
Otis is a mischievous, carefree Holstein cow who lives on a farm where, unbeknownst to humans, the animals are anthropomorphic. He prefers having fun with his best friends: Pip the mouse, Freddy the ferret, Peck the rooster, and Pig the pig - rather than following strict rules and accepting responsibility. This annoys his stern adoptive father Ben, the leader of the farm's community. One evening, Otis convinces Ben to cover his night watch so he can attend a massive party in the barn and impress Daisy, a pregnant cow who recently arrived at the farm with her best friend Bessy as a newcomer. As the animals party, Dag the coyote and his pack attempt to raid the chicken coop. Ben fends them off alone but is fatally wounded and killed. Otis must now learn the value of responsibility when he becomes the leader of his farm home's community.
