Synopsis

Otis is a carefree cow who spends his days partying with the other farm animals while his father, Ben, tries to teach him responsibility. When tragedy strikes and a pack of coyotes threatens the barnyard, Otis must overcome his irresponsible habits, unite the animals, and protect the home his father worked to defend.

Factoids & Trivia

• The film was released in the United States on August 4, 2006, and runs approximately 90 minutes.

• It was produced through Nickelodeon Movies and O Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Pictures.

• The movie's production budget was approximately $51 million, while its worldwide theatrical gross reached about $116.5 million.

• The male cattle are intentionally drawn with udders. Steve Oedekerk explained that the anatomical mistake was deliberate because he thought it would be funny.

• The film inspired the Nickelodeon television spin-off Back at the Barnyard, which ran from 2007 to 2011 and produced 52 episodes.

• The film was marketed with the subtitle The Original Party Animals, emphasizing its comic take on talking farm animals.