Scaredy Squirrel: The Movie

Scaredy Squirrel: The Movie is a Canadian-American animated musical comedy film based on the Scaredy Squirrel book series by Mélanie Watt. The film was directed by Richard Elliott and written by Sam Graham. The film stars the voices of Terry McGurrin, Jonathan Gould, Patrick McKenna, Jayne Eastwood, David Berni, Jonathan Groff, Linda Kash, Jamie Watson, Dwayne Hill, Laurie Elliott, and Julie Lemieux.

The film was released in Canada on August 9, 2013, and in the United States on August 10, 2013.

The film follows Scaredy Squirrel, who is a smart, germophobic, and occasionally shy orange squirrel who works as a stacker at a grocery store called Stash "N" Hoard and is fond of cleaning. When Scaredy's best friend Dave, a blue skunk, is abducted by aliens, Scaredy musters up the courage to rescue him.

Plot
Scaredy Squirrel is a smart, germophobic, and occasionally shy orange squirrel who works as a stacker at a grocery store called Stash "N" Hoard and is fond of cleaning. When Scaredy's best friend Dave, a blue skunk, is abducted by aliens, Scaredy musters up the courage to rescue him. Along the way, Scaredy learns to embrace his fears and take risks, which leads him to discover his true courage.

Distributed
The film was distributed by 20th Century Fox.

Soundtrack
The film's soundtrack was released on August 6, 2013, by Sony Music.

Animation
The film's animation was provided by Bardel Entertainment.

Trailers
The first trailer for the film was released on May 3, 2013. The second trailer was released on June 14, 2013.

Production
The film began production in 2012.

Development
The film was in development since 2009.

Casting
The film's cast was announced in 2012.

Release
The film was released in Canada on August 9, 2013, and in the United States on August 10, 2013.

Screening
The film had a screening at the 2013 Annecy International Animated Film Festival on June 10, 2013.

Home media
The film was released on Blu-ray and DVD on November 5, 2013.

Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics.

Box office
The film grossed $3 million in its opening weekend.

Accolades
The film was nominated for the Annecy International Animated Film Festival Crystal for Best Animated Feature Film.

Legacy
A stage adaptation of the film premiered in Toronto in 2016.