Name: Barnyard
Director: Steve Oedekerk
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Released: 2006-08-04
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Kevin James, Courteney Cox, Sam Elliott, Danny Glover

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Barnyard (2006)

5.6

23%

Runtime90 min

RatingPG

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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.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Barnyard (2006), directed by Steve Oedekerk, received mixed reviews from critics, earning a 23% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While the film's humorous take on anthropomorphic farm animals appealed to some audiences, evident by its 5.6/10 rating on IMDb, it failed to resonate with many critics who found the storyline uneven.

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Fans of director Steve Oedekerk's unique comedy style and imaginative animation will find a lot to love in the 2006 film Barnyard, which blends slapstick humor with heartwarming family themes. The talented voice cast, led by Kevin James, brings a herd of endearing, anthropomorphized farm animals to life in a visually vibrant and delightfully zany world.

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Barnyard is a 2006 American animated comedy film written and directed by Steve Oedekerk. The film features an ensemble cast, including Kevin James, Courteney Cox, Sam Elliott, Danny Glover, Wanda Sykes, Andie MacDowell and David Koechner. It tells the story of Otis, a carefree Holstein cow, who learns the value of responsibility when he becomes the leader of his farm home's community after his adoptive father's death from a coyote attack.