Bigfoot Family

Bigfoot Family

Year: 2020

Runtime: 97 mins

Language: English

Directors: Ben Stassen, Jérémie Degruson

Echo Score: 68
FamilyAdventureAnimation

When Bigfoot’s fame offers a chance to protect a vast Alaskan wildlife reserve, he disappears mysteriously. His son, Adam, and his animal companions embark on a perilous journey to find him and safeguard the nature reserve from harm. They face numerous challenges as they brave the wilderness, determined to reunite with Bigfoot and preserve the natural habitat he loves.

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1

Adam's family grapples with fame

Two months after Bigfoot's return, Adam is overwhelmed by the attention his father's fame brings to the family. He struggles with the pressure and with confessing his feelings to his crush, Emma.

Two months after Bigfoot's return Home
2

Bigfoot plans to use fame for a cause

Bigfoot wants to use his newfound fame for a good cause. After protesters write to stop Xtract, he decides to travel to Alaska to help them.

After protesters' letter Home
3

Adam posts a promotional video

Adam uploads a promotional video to social media to support his father and the cause. The video helps rally supporters and draws swathes of protesters to the movement.

Following the decision to act Online
4

Protesters rally around Bigfoot

Swathes of protesters arrive to support Bigfoot, amplifying the attention on the family. The growing public presence adds pressure on Xtract and the plan to help wildlife.

Shortly after the video Local town square
5

Bigfoot disappears during a night probe

One night, while Bigfoot tries to get a closer look at Xtract after hearing a loud rumble, he mysteriously disappears. The family launches a desperate search to find him.

One night Valley near Xtract site
6

Family hits the road to Alaska

Adam, his mother Shelly, and friends Wilbur and Trapper travel in a van toward Alaska to search for Bigfoot. The journey brings them closer and tests their resolve.

On the road to Alaska
7

Arrival in Alaska and first lead

Arriving in Alaska, Adam and Shelly meet Arlo Woodstock, the protester who last saw Bigfoot. Shelly follows Woodstock while Adam, Wilbur, and Trapper stay behind.

Alaska
8

Xtract ambush and escape

While waiting in the van, they are ambushed by Xtract guards who tranquilize Wilbur and Trapper; Adam escapes. A wolf appears and seems to offer help.

Outside Xtract site
9

The wolf guides Adam to the worksite

The wolf guides Adam to Xtract's worksite, where he discovers the company's real operation and the danger posed to wildlife.

Xtract worksite
10

Mandrake's bomb plot exposed

Adam explores the interior and records CEO Connor Mandrake discussing a massive bomb to speed up oil excavation, which would devastate the valley. He aims to expose him.

Xtract facility
11

Woodstock betrayal and capture

Woodstock is revealed to work for Xtract and is responsible for taking Bigfoot and Shelly. He captures Adam and pushes him into the underground mines.

Underground mines, Xtract
12

Climax in the mines: escape, drones, and exposure

Adam escapes with Shelly and Bigfoot through the mines. Xtract drones are deployed, but Bigfoot destroys them. During the escape, Adam uploads videos exposing Xtract online, before losing his phone.

Mines
13

Final confrontation and the backup bomb

Mandrake prepares a backup bomb that cannot be turned off. Bigfoot seizes the device and hurls it away, triggering a signal explosion. News helicopters and police arrive to take control of the situation; Mandrake is knocked into an oil puddle with Woodstock by a moose.

Valley near oil site
14

Emma and Adam: a hopeful ending

Some time later, Adam meets Emma, who reveals one of the uploaded videos shows his confession of feelings. He asks Emma out, and she accepts; Emma kisses him while the family cheers.

Emma's place

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:55

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