(Benny panting)
Hey, everyone! Didja hear da news?
So you know, that weird country family
from down the block?
The ones that cause so much trouble?
Like that time they--
Let a bear loose in the sewer...
Beat you in a motorcycle race!
(groans)
Dropped a giant watermelon, 50 stories on live TV.
Erased my brain in a digital realm!
Y'know, our neighbors!
Well, guess what?
The Greens are moving back to the country!
BILL: Hmm.
GLORIA: I still can't believe it.
You guys are really leaving, huh?
(chuckles) Yeah, it's pretty crazy.
But the plan was always to stay at Ma's
until we were able to get back on our feet.
And after living here in Big City for a while,
I'd say we're back on our feet.
So, when I saw our old country farm up for sale,
I knew it was time to go back home.
It seems like just yesterday Cricket was terrorizing me
on a daily basis, and I hated your entire family's guts!
(laughs)
(sighs)
I'm really gonna miss you, guys.
We're gonna miss you too, Gloria.
You've become like a third child to me.
Speaking of children, where's Cricket?
(laughs)
We back home yet?
Ah, shoot, came out too early.
Boy, you're supposed to be helpin' us pack.
Oh, but Father, I did pack.
Myself. And Remy.
Hi, Mr. Green! I'm all ready to go.
Ready to go where?
My parents said I could stay with you guys
in the country for a while, like a study-abroad program!
Cricket told me you said it'd be okay...
Oh, he did, did he?
Did I not tell you? I'm kinda pretty sure I did.
Cricket did not tell me,
but I suppose there's plenty of room on the farm.
We'd be happy to have you stay with us, Remy.
Yippee-skippy!
Indeed, but what'll Vasquez do without you as his ward?
He's using the time off to catch up on his hobbies.
(sobbing)
Come back, Master Remy!
Come back!
- Good for him. - Hey, Ma!
Would you mind giving us a hand?
We're on a time crunch.
Yeah, yeah, I'm comin'.
Uh, new glasses?
No. I always wear these!
Thanks for noticin'.
(sniffles)
Why are you snifflin'?
Why are you houndin' me?
Don't you got places to be...
(sneezes)
Rats.
Gramma!
You're snifflin' 'cause you're sad!
Don't worry.
We'll come back to visit you.
Oh, I know. I'm fine.
It's just these dang tear-ducts betraying my will!
Nyeh.
Y'all know I'd come with you, but it's my duty
to stay here with my family home.
Besides, I gotta make sure that one
don't tank my cafe investment!
- Hey! -(motorbike revving)
Mama's ready to move to the country!
- Mama! - Mama!
Hey, Nance!
You know, you're welcome to live in the farmhouse.
You don't need to lug that big ol' trailer around.
I appreciate it, Bill.
But I like things as-is
with our separate living arrangements.
Works for me.
Well, I think it's about time to hit the road.
You kids ready to say goodbyes?
I think I am.
Just gotta get one last look.
CRICKET: Wow.
We sure did make a lot of memories in this place.
That we did, brother. That we did.
BOTH: Goodbye, Gramma's house!
Goodbye, Big City!
TILLY (as "Big City"): Goodbye, Tilly.
We sure will miss you!
(normal voice) Oh, they said they'll miss you too, Cricket.
- Aww. - GRAMMA: Hey!
I better be next if ya still wanna leave in once piece!
Y'all better call!
- Of course, Ma. - Yes, Gramma. Yes, we will.
(theme music playing)
(truck engine revving)
(motorbike engine revving)
BILL: Ooh!
We shouldn't be much further now!
(cheering)
Time to update Mama.
Breaker, this is Dee-troit Tilly,
calling Red Danger.
We're front door sittin' with the hammer down.
Double nickels and we'll be home for Christmas early. Over.
Sweetie, I don't think that means anything--
NANCY: 10-4, Dee-troit.
We hear you loud and clear.
Me and Rover Red are over your shoulder, good buddy.
Watch for Nightcrawlers. Over.
Hey, Remy, since we're gettin' pretty close,
I made you a little somethin'.
Look, it's a brochure!
Cricket Green's Guide to the Country.
(gasps) I love brochures!
Ooh. Wow, what's that?
CRICKET: That, my friend, is our old tree fort!
It's one of the all-time, best country spots!
We built it with our bare hands.
I got so many splinters, the doctors say
I'm now seven percent wood.
Yep! We had a lot of good times on the farm.
And there will be many more to come.
Oh, man. Country life sounds like it was awesome.
Not was, Remy. It is awesome!
It'll be just like I remember.
I was master of the outdoors ♪
A champion of the land ♪
I climbed the biggest rocks ♪
♪ And I chopped wood with my bare hands ♪
The country was a part of me ♪
Like an arm or pinky toe ♪
♪ The trees, the fields, the creek, the mud ♪
♪ There's no place I couldn't go ♪
When I get home ♪
I'll be back in my zone ♪
When I get home ♪
♪ I'll reclaim my country throne ♪
BILL: ♪ In the country I lived a peaceful life ♪
All my ducks were in a row ♪
♪ Problems were few and far between ♪
Until Nancy, ya know ♪
♪ The best part of that peaceful life ♪
♪ Was my great front porch swing ♪
♪ Where I'd sit back, just relax ♪
And not worry 'bout a thing ♪
When I get home ♪
The peace that'll bring ♪
When I get home ♪
♪ I'll watch the sunset from my swing ♪
In the country, I was friend ♪
♪ To every creature big and small ♪
♪ Whether they could fly or swim ♪
Or run or even crawl ♪
After years of friendship ♪
My bond with them was set ♪
I'd settle petty grievances ♪
♪ And tell the owls not to fret ♪
When I get home ♪
I'll see my furry friends ♪
When I get home ♪
♪ I'll prove that friendship never ends ♪
Tilly, get back in the truck!
Apologies, Papa.
It's okay, honey. We got excited.
ALL: When we get home ♪
It'll be all right again ♪
When we get home ♪
It'll be just like back then ♪
When we get home ♪
- Critters ♪ - My domain ♪
ALL: When we get home ♪
No stress, no bulging veins ♪
ALL: Oh, we just can't wait ♪
Oh, we just can't wait ♪
To be back... ♪
Home ♪
We made it.
(grunts) Country!
(giggling)
(sighs)
Home sweet home.
All right, you freeloaders.
Everybody out!
-(goat bleating) -(cow mooing)
(chicken clucks)
NANCY: Well, Bill, you did it.
Ya got your farm back.
I did. Hmm.
Hopefully we can get everything unpacked and--oh!
-(wind blows) -(creaks)
And I'll be with you shortly.
(chuckles) All right.
It's been a long journey, family.
But we're finally back home.
(all gasps)
CRICKET: Oh, wow!
Well, go on. Go inside.
(laughs) Yeah.
-(grunts) - CRICKET: Cannonball!
(both coughing)
Ha! This couch is a bit dustier than I remember.
And lumpier.
(gasps) Shakey!
It has been a while.
-(rattles) - Aw, yeah,
that's the good stuff.
Whoa!
(dramatic music playing)
(chuckles) You've grown a lot since we were here last, huh?
Hmm? Oh, yeah.
What's wrong, Till?
Hmm, something's different than I remember.
It just feels off.
Nah, Tilly, you're nuts.
Everything's the same!
Cricket's right.
The bank never sold it to anyone else
after they foreclosed on us.
REMY: Wow, wow, wow!
Mr. Green, what are these?
Ah.
Looks like you found my animal carving collection.
All handmade by yours truly.
Pretty neat, huh?
Yeah! I like the one that blinks!
The one that what now?
(both screams)
BILL: Deer, deer!
Real deer in the house!
(screams)
(whimsical music playing)
Don't worry, the Country King'll handle this!
TILLY: Wait, I'll calm down my animal friend!
BILL: He's just stuck!
All right, get outta here, deer!
(glass shatters)
BILL: Well, I guess that works too.
Whoa!
Now that that deer's "settled out,"
how's about we get settled in?
Well, I should probably patch this up first.
Good thing I'm always locked and loaded.
Right now?
Why don't you just take it easy the rest of the day
and go relax on your porch swing?
Oh, I will.
Just wanna handle this one little thing,
so I don't have to worry about it later.
Y'all go on ahead and enjoy bein' home.
Hmm, okay.
Just don't get carried away, ya hear?
C'mon, Remy.
Tilly and I will give ya the upstairs tour!
Psh. When has Bill Green ever gotten carried away?
Hmm? What the...
Oh. There must be a leak in the pipes upstairs.
-(floor creaks) - Huh?
And this uneven floorboard could be dangerous.
A few things.
I'll just patch up a few things.
And this is mine and Tilly's old room!
It'll look better once we unpack.
(gasps) The preserved dust outline of your hammock!
May I?
Knock yourself out, friendo.
(giggling)
Tourists.
(grunts) Now, if you make your way over here,
you'll see the main attraction!
Wow! A genuine country tree.
Are they called "coun-trees" here?
- No. - Ah.
Well, it's nice to meet you, Tree.
I'm Remy.
Now, this ain't just any tree.
It's my patented escape tree.
Ooh, ooh! How's it work?
Well, my dear Remy, I'll show ya.
Watch my technique closely now.
(screams)
(groans)
(grunts)
(gasps) Yeah.
(grunts, groans)
Hmmm. Was that supposed to look like it hurt?
Cricket!
Ooh! Ow-ow-ow, my little body.
I've never goofed on the exit tree before.
What's goin' on?
Strange.
Maybe something's wrong with the tree.
I'll ask the Donaldsons.
Who are the Donaldsons?
They're our tree neighbors.
They've been around for years. Wonderful family.
Real salt of the earth squirrels.
Hello, Mr. And Mrs. Donaldson!
It's been ages!
It's me, Tilly. Your old neighbor.
(squeaking)
Tilly!
(thuds, groans)
I've never seen the Donaldsons act like that.
I'm certain we left on good terms.
Yeah. You know, Tilly.
I'm startin' to think you were right earlier.
Something does feel different about this place.
Perhaps our fragile minds haven't been calibrated
to the reality of our homecoming,
and we must awaken,
prying open the sleep-encrusted eyes
of our rural souls.
- Oh. - I was about to say
the same exact thing!
We need to do something we used to do,
to make us feel at home again.
Oh, that's a great idea!
Remy, you still got the brochure I gave you?
Oh, yeah, here you go.
Oh, yeah!
That's where we gotta go.
Ow! What?
The Donaldsons have reloaded!
(screams)
(squeaking)
BOTH: Sibling chop!
Hello woods!
Did you miss us?
Whoa.
This place is enormous.
Way bigger than the Big City park.
Come on, Remy! We're burnin' daylight.
Oh, coming, coming!
So, where are we going exactly?
Deep in these woods rests our old tree fort.
All of our best adventures started there.
Theory is, if we find the place
where our country memories are strongest,
it will jolt our brains
and everything will finally feel normal.
That tracks with me.
Yeah. But for a grand adventure like this,
we'll need some trusty walking sticks.
Now, these giant sticks will work fine.
The Country King will break it up
and then, we'll be good to go.
We'll be good to go!
To go!
Will you excuse me for a moment?
(grunting)
I hate you! Why won't you break?
(cracks)
(screams)
(groans)
You know what? Walking sticks are dumb.
Real adventurers rely on their keen instincts.
Now, onward!
- Oh, Cricket that's-- - The wrong way!
I know. That was a test and you passed!
Now, onward!
Okay Bill, that's the last of them.
-(machine whirring) - Bill?
Hey, Bill? Uh...
(whirring)
Bill?
Bill!
Hey, Bill, whatcha doing?
Well, I fixed the broken window,
but then I noticed a few other problems,
and then a few more.
But you were gonna relax on your swing.
You don't have to fix everything right now.
'Course not.
It's just that I'm on a roll.
And besides, I only got--
one, two-- fifty-seven more things to do!
And lookie here, this old cabinet door
was busted, but I fixed it right up.
(clatters)
Bill.
You're not goin' into "fix-it" mode, are you?
Fix-it mode?
No!
(whirring)
I gotta snap him outta this before it's too late.
(wind gushing)
(sniffs)
What's he doing?
He's using his patented tracking technique.
Scouting the way to the tree fort
by listening to what the woods has to say.
What's that?
(laughs) No, he's not.
C'mon, y'all! This way to the tree fort!
(panting)
Quick, stop!
It's poison oak!
We should find a way around, right?
Doesn't poison oak cause redness and major swelling?
For most people, yes.
But a lifetime of walking barefoot in the woods
has given me a powerful immunity to all things itchy!
(whimsical music playing)
All right. Clear the path for you guys!
And look at that, completely unaffected.
Looks like the Country King is finally
getting his powers back.
(gasps)
(screams)
Itchy, itchy, itchy, itchy!
(sighs)
What happened back there?
I thought you were immune to poison oak.
I am! Or I was.
Maybe nature's playing a practical joke on me
to welcome me back.
Good one, guys!
You can stop prankin' your old pal Cricket now!
Fret not, Brother.
You'll get the hang of things soon.
We're gonna get through this.
Now, onward!
(clattering, clanking)
Oh, yeah.
That's bloody hot now.
And another one off the list.
Okay, I didn't expect so many problems,
but there's still time to fix everything
and catch one of those classic country sunsets.
(ticking, creaking)
(clatters)
Hmm. I'll just have to start multi-tasking.
NANCY: All right, break time!
Who's ready to relax-- good gravy!
Multi-tasking was a bad idea!
(grunts)
(both sighs)
Thanks, Nancy. Okay, back to work!
You know what, Bill?
I spotted a problem that really needs your attention.
The deck's fine, Bill.
Problem's right here.
Swing's missing a keister.
Leave it. Look at me.
That's right, look at your swing!
So comfy.
This butt print's got your name on it.
Literally.
- Hmm. - See?
Yes.
I do see the problem now.
Uh-huh.
The paint is chipping.
- Uh-uh. - And these ropes are frayed.
No.
I'm gonna have to take apart the whole thing to fix this!
Nancy, wait! Let's be mature about this!
NANCY: It's for your own good, Bill!
(screams)
We're pretty deep in the woods.
Are we getting close?
I think so.
But perhaps we should ask for directions.
- Hmm? - Patricia?
Oh, well, aren't you a sight for sore eyes?
We have been wanderin' in circles,
and I was wonderin' if you could guide us.
(talking gibberish)
So if you wouldn't mind showin' us
the way to the fort--oh!
Patricia must be leadin' us out of here!
Hold on!
Slow down, Patricia--uh.
(growling)
(screaming)
Now, now, nothin' to fear.
Me and these animals have a deep, unspoken bond.
They just need to remember me is all.
And I know just the ditty.
Hello, everyone.
Glad to see you're doin' well.
Now I know it's been a while since I sung this one.
But I'm sure y'all remember it well.
On a summer's day ♪
(growling)
Okay, time to go!
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh!
(screams)
(coughing)
They didn't remember me. Not one of them.
You think?
Uh, guys. Where are we?
(ominous music playing)
Uh, not totally sure, buddy.
- I think we might be-- - Don't say it.
- Cricket Green is not-- - We're lost!
CRICKET: Oh, I told you not to say it!
Oh, no, no, no, no!
This can't be happening.
Me? Lost?
But I'm the Country King!
I too am shocked by our predicament.
It's okay, people get lost in the woods sometimes.
Not us! We grew up in these woods!
Tilly was literally born out here.
Uh-hmm. Uh-hmm.
This whole day doesn't make sense.
Nature kicked my hind-er.
The animals don't know Tilly anymore.
We got lost trying to find our old fort
and now to survive I'm gonna have to eat my best friend!
What?
Okay, if we're gonna live out here,
we need to establish a base camp and a poop hole.
Wait a minute. Don't those look familiar?
The forest madness is already setting in!
He's forgetting what leaves are!
No, look. It was in the brochure.
Those are sycamore leaves.
That's the kind of tree you built your fort in, right?
You're right.
I bet we can follow these straight to the fort!
- Come on! - Remy, you're a genius!
Glad I didn't have to eat you.
You were serious?
(grunts) Maybe I should feel bad about locking Bill outside.
Nah. He needs to learn take a breather.
Hopefully he's worn himself out by now.
(electricity crackles)
This place is pretty beat up.
Nothin' that can't be fixed tomorrow, though.
(swing squeaking)
- Where'd he-- -(glass breaks)
Bill? Huh?
He broke in!
What?
(hammering)
He broke in and fixed it?
Bill, why do you have to fix everything right now?
Can't you do some of it tomorrow?
(growls)
Jeez-o-pete! He's out of control!
Does any of this look right to you two?
I believe so.
The trees do seem familiar here.
Hey, Tilly, look!
It's Bouldy!
Good old Bouldy.
And there's that stump that looks like Gramma!
(laughs) I love this thing.
That means the fort's gotta be on the other side of the hill!
Oh, finally.
I can't wait to see your fort in all its glory!
Oh. False alarm.
Looks like someone just left a bunch
of old junk in the woods.
No. That's...
- CRICKET: Our fort. -(wind blowing)
(dramatic music playing)
(sighs)
(twigs snap)
(dramatic music playing)
(sighs) I guess it makes sense.
This whole day's been a rotten mess.
Why would our fort be any different?
Nothin' around here is the same anymore.
- Bill, you're freakin' me out. -(ominous music playing)
You gotta stop this.
You can't fix everything all at once!
BILL: No, Nancy. I can't stop.
Not when I'm so close.
I just have to fix the wiring, clean out the gutters,
and then I only have 437 left to go!
If I can't stop you, I can at least take your tools!
But I need my tools.
I can't fix without them!
-(screams) -(Billy chuckle)
I'm gonna fix everything in this house!
And nobody's gonna stop me! Huh?
(clattering)
Oh.
Ooh! What? Oh!
(dramatic music playing)
(electricity crackles)
You, uh--you okay, Bill?
I always imagined the moment I stepped through this door,
all my problems would be solved.
But--guh!
Is that why you tried to fix everything all at once?
Yeah. But no matter how hard I try,
there's just always problem after problem.
It's just--it's just...
It's just so overwhelming.
I don't know what we're gonna do, Tilly.
Me neither.
(Remy grunts)
Remy, what are ya doin'?
Get down from there,
you're gonna break your dang leg.
Oh!
The view from the top still looks pretty good.
And a lot of this wood still seems okay.
Why don't we just rebuild it?
Because it ain't just about the fort.
Everything we loved about the country has changed.
Just feels like--
feels like this ain't our home anymore.
Well, here's the thing.
You haven't really been back that long.
And things don't just stay the same once you leave home.
So of course it's gonna be a little weird coming back.
Maybe the yard's overgrown, or the neighbors are different,
or the animals feel less friendly than before.
Maybe it's not just the country that's changed.
Maybe you've changed a bit too.
And that's okay,
even if everything's not perfect right away.
I know it'll get better.
Cricket, there's no doubt in my mind
you can be the Country King again.
And Tilly, you can re-forge your friendship
with the woodland animals.
And I can be the Lord of Oak.
Which is a name I am trying out for myself.
It won't happen right away, but I promise,
if you give it time, and remember
what you loved about the country in the first place,
you'll feel at home again soon.
So whaddya say? Wanna fix this fort?
BOTH: Yeah!
(country music playing)
BILL: Now this is what I remember.
Thanks for everything, Nancy.
I promise I'll relax
and take it slow with the fixin'.
That's great, Bill.
'Cause if ya don't, I'm gonna fix you.
(whirring)
(laughs nervously) Oh, look!
It's the kids!
Hey, y'all! Dinner's almost ready.
Come sit with us for a sec.
I call Dad's seat!
Cricket, no, I'm holdin' a... (laughs)
Y'all look like ya had fun.
We sure did.
(all sigh)
(phone ringing)
CRICKET: Hey, look! It's Gramma.
Nyah!
CRICKET: Gramma, move further from the camera.
What?
Quit small talkin', boy. How's the country?
Is it just like you remember?
Uh, not exactly.
But that's okay. We'll get there.
Darn right we will!
Even if today was a little bumpy,
it sure is great to be home.
CRICKET: ♪ I got sweat in my eyes ♪
♪ Lost a bet and got bit by a hundred flies ♪
I fell out a big ol' tree ♪
♪ Hit every branch and scraped up both my knees ♪
I got chased by dogs ♪
Licked by a frog ♪
Got a rash on my legs ♪
Dropped a dozen eggs ♪
♪ I got splinters in seven of ten ♪
♪ And tomorrow, I'll do it all again ♪