Corner Gas: The Movie

The film opens with Hank dreaming of an armed robbery at Corner Gas. The robbers turn out to be Wanda and Brent as robots, and the robber shifts into a werewolf that Wanda fights. The surreal sequence sets a chaotic tone for the story that follows.

Hank wakes up in the presence of a National Star judge at Regina Airport, signaling a mysterious formal proceeding. The judge and Hank travel to Dog River, where the town is already in the midst of a riot. Hank begins recounting the events that led to the town's downfall.

Dog River has fallen into chaos as Mayor Fitzy bankrupted the town on a Detroit real estate scheme. The town lacks electricity and water, leaving emergency services strained. Davis must retire on his 25th anniversary, and Wanda converts Davis’s garage into an illegal bar and later a casino.

Officer Karen Pelly, now married and pregnant, issues a flood of tickets to bolster her statistics and protect her job should the town lose funding. The move showcases the town’s deeper desperation and the pressure on its police. This sets the stage for the broader political maneuvering.

Brent's father Oscar becomes a survivalist and trades his car for a horse-drawn cart, which Karen confiscates and repeatedly returns. The back-and-forth highlights the town’s struggle to maintain basic resources. The confiscation becomes a symbol of control over dwindling assets.

An epiphany leads Davis to leave the police force and become a private detective, taking on mysteries wherever he can find them. His investigative instinct offers a glimmer of order in the town’s unraveling situation. This marks a shift in his identity and role in Dog River.

Brent purchases the closed town bar, The Ruby, and enters Dog River into a Quaintest Town in Canada competition in hopes of winning $75,000. The move is pitched as a last-ditch effort to save the town's economy and spirits. The plan also entwines Brent with Lacey over the town’s future.

Emma Leroy invites Lacey and Brent to dinner to spark a romance that could bring grandchildren, balancing romance with town politics. The dinner scene deepens relationships and builds emotional stakes. Meanwhile Hank confronts Brent over his Coff-Nuts plan.

Hank has a falling-out with Brent after Brent refuses to invest in a Coff-Nuts corporate branch in town. The disagreement underscores the tension between corporate ambitions and local welfare. It also strains the budding romance between Brent and Lacey.

Jerome, a Coff-Nuts representative, suffers an injury and sues Brent in a lawsuit. Wanda volunteers to represent Brent but loses the case, resulting in Corner Gas being confiscated and the bar condemned. The legal battle becomes a turning point for the town’s fate.

Mayor Fitzy returns with a plan to let Wullerton annex Dog River, a move that proves unpopular with the townspeople. This political maneuver heightens the stakes as residents fear losing their home. The proposed annex acts as a catalyst for renewed community solidarity.

Brent and Lacey rally the town to prepare for Tina Fuller to judge the Quaintest Town contest, but a chain of mishaps creates the appearance of a riot in the town center. Tina sympathizes with the town and writes an article to garner public support. The resulting media attention pressures Coff-Nuts to drop the lawsuit.

From Wanda’s casino proceeds, Karen’s tickets, and a fundraising drive by Wullerton residents, the town is saved. The combined efforts demonstrate community resilience against corporate pressure. The threat of collapse recedes as public support grows.

The crowd at The Ruby witnesses Lacey and Brent sharing a kiss after the townspeople rally. The moment confirms their romantic partnership and symbolizes renewed hope for Dog River. Emma shares in the moment, recognizing the couple’s commitment.

Oscar encourages Brent to ask Lacey out, and the couple reveal they have been dating for two years. Emma rejoices at the prospect of grandchildren, but is dismayed when Lacey and Brent decide against having children. The film ends on a note of cautious optimism for Dog River’s future.