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Farmageddon (2011) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2011 · 78 min · English
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Directed by
Kristin Canty

Examining the challenges faced by family farms, this documentary explores the growing influence of the food industry and potential threats to agricultural independence. It highlights concerns about regulations impacting farmers and consumer choice, urging viewers to consider the future of food production and the importance of supporting local and sustainable practices. The film aims to raise awareness and inspire action to protect the integrity of the food system.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (15)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Farmageddon
  6. 6 Every angle
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15 events in order · contains spoilers

Farmageddon Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Farmageddon (2011) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Mysterious Crash

    As dawn breaks over Mossingham, a mysterious flying entity crashes into the nearby forest. Farmer Joe and his dog, Bingo, venture out to investigate, encountering an alien spacecraft and a bizarre tentacled creature. In their panic, they rush back to town, leaving behind a bag of fries.

    When
    Dawn
    Where
    Mossingham Forest
  2. Frisbee Fun

    At Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun and his flock engage in a spirited game of frisbee. Their fun is interrupted when the frisbee accidentally strikes Blitzer, the Farmer's sheepdog, leading to a stern warning and other reckless antics among the sheep.

    When
    Morning
    Where
    Mossy Bottom Farm
  3. Pizza Mystery

    That night, Shaun devises a plan to order pizza, despite the annoyance of Blitzer and the flock. When the delivery arrives, the pizza is deemed empty, adding to the growing mystery and tension at the farm amidst strange noises. The pizza delivery guy misattributes the sounds to frogs, showing the hilarious disconnect.

    When
    Night
    Where
    Mossy Bottom Farm
  4. Meeting Lu-La

    The following morning, Shaun discovers a trail of pizza crusts leading to the garden shed where he meets Lu-La, a tentacled rainbow alien. Initially skeptical, Shaun introduces Lu-La to his flock, who cautiously accept her presence as she mistakenly thinks the Harvester is a spaceship.

    When
    Morning
    Where
    Mossy Bottom Farm
  5. Harvester Disaster

    Lu-La's fascination leads to the unfortunate destruction of the Farmer's Harvester during an accidental launch attempt. Enraged, the Farmer takes his frustrations out on Blitzer, who merely held the keys, while the Farmer discovers crop circles that shockingly confirm the bizarre happenings at the farm.

    When
    Later Morning
    Where
    Mossy Bottom Farm
  6. Farmaggedon

    Capitalizing on recent UFO sights, Farmer Joe devises an alien-themed amusement park named 'Farmaggedon'. He puts Blitzer in charge of building the park’s structure while he distributes flyers around town in a spacesuit, showcasing the town's odd enthusiasm for the supernatural.

    When
    Afternoon
    Where
    Mossingham
  7. Supermarket Chaos

    Shaun and Lu-La head into town on a yellow dumpster, where Lu-La takes a detour into a local supermarket. She devours a display of candy and drinks, causing a comical ruckus and prompting Shaun to hurry her along as they make their way to the fast-food destination.

    When
    Afternoon
    Where
    Local Supermarket
  8. Alien Encounter

    Upon reaching the crash site again, Shaun and Lu-La discover the ship camouflaged against the landscape. During an accidental encounter, Blitzer becomes entangled in one of the alien sleeping pods, while Lu-La attempts to reignite the ship's systems using the device she dropped earlier.

    When
    Evening
    Where
    Mossingham Forest
  9. Capture by MAD

    The Ministry of Alien Detection (MAD) agents arrive, seizing the ship after responding to Lu-La's burp. They transport the vessel to their secret base, where Agent Red examines the device, becoming engrossed in her own childhood memories, fueling the mystery further.

    When
    Night
    Where
    MAD Base
  10. Escape Plan

    Seizing the distraction of the MAD agents, Shaun and Lu-La sneak out of the ship. They imitate Agent Red's voice to access her office, while Blitzer, still in his spacesuit, adds to the chaos, misinterpreted as an extraterrestrial, allowing them to steal the device and escape.

    When
    Night
    Where
    MAD Base
  11. Second Crash Landing

    After snatching the device, Shaun and Lu-La take to the skies in their spaceship, but soon veer off course, leading to another chaotic crash landing on Mossy Bottom Farm. The team regroups to contact Lu-La’s home, utilizing the mysterious device.

    When
    Later Night
    Where
    Mossy Bottom Farm
  12. Farmageddon Showdown

    As the Farmer prepares for a UFO-themed spectacle, Agent Red arrives at Farmageddon. The Farmer's distracted attempts lead to comedic interruptions while Shaun and Lu-La struggle to enhance their signal to connect with her home planet.

    When
    Late Night
    Where
    Farmaggedon
  13. Blitzer's Bold Move

    Just as the tension reaches a peak, Blitzer makes a daring escape from backstage, causing the tower to crumble in the ensuing chaos. A joy-filled reunion occurs between Lu-La and her parents, marking a heartwarming conclusion to their tumultuous adventure.

    When
    Late Night
    Where
    Farmaggedon
  14. Unexpected Twist

    As the adventure wraps up, a humorous twist plays out when Farmer Joe is discovered missing from the farm, having unknowingly stowed away on Lu-La's ship. His unexpected journey to outer space adds an entertaining cliffhanger to the story.

    When
    After Adventure
    Where
    Inside Lu-La's Ship
  15. Post-Credits Shenanigans

    In a lively post-credits scene, Blitzer and the flock joyfully play frisbee, but the fun quickly turns to chaos when the frisbee gets caught in the new Harvester. This hilarious mishap leaves audiences laughing and eagerly anticipating their next adventure together.

    When
    Post-Adventure
    Where
    Mossy Bottom Farm

Last updated: November 17, 2024 at 12:26

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Timeline questions answered

Farmageddon Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Farmageddon (2011): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Shaun order pizza when he knows Blitzer will intercept it?

Shaun orders pizza as a deliberate distraction tactic. Even though he knows Blitzer will intercept the pizzas, he uses the delivery as cover to sneak one box into the barn. This clever scheme allows Shaun to keep the pizza hidden from Blitzer while he investigates the trail of pizza crusts leading to Lu-La's location in the garden shed.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Shaun and the flock were looking for new forms of fun after being told to stop their frisbee game, showing Shaun's tendency to find creative workarounds.

  • shaun
  • pizza
  • blitzer
  • distraction
  • barn
Q2

What is the egg-shaped device that Lu-La drops?

The egg-shaped device is a communication tool from Lu-La's home planet. She accidentally drops it while eating the abandoned french fries in the forest. The device serves as the key to contacting Lu-La's family and is later used by the flock to establish a signal strong enough to reach her home planet from the Farmaggedon tower.

  • egg device
  • communication
  • lu-la
  • parents
  • signal
Q3

Why does the Farmer blame Blitzer for the Harvester destruction?

The Farmer blames Blitzer because the dog was holding the keys to the Harvester when Lu-La accidentally launched and destroyed it. The Farmer's frustration is misdirected, he takes out his anger on Blitzer rather than recognizing that Lu-La, a curious alien who mistook the machine for a spaceship, was truly responsible for the accident.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, the Farmer had given Blitzer a stern warning about keeping the sheep under control, establishing the dynamic where Blitzer takes the blame for the flock's mischief.

  • farmer
  • blitzer
  • harvester
  • blame
  • keys
Q4

How does Shaun manage to imitate Agent Red's voice?

Lu-La possesses the ability of vocal mimicry, which she demonstrates throughout the film by making various sounds. Together, Shaun and Lu-La use this ability to imitate Agent Red's voice, allowing them to access her office and retrieve the egg-shaped device during the MAD base escape sequence.

Foreshadowing: Lu-La's telekinetic and mimicry abilities were introduced when she first arrived on Earth, showing she can replicate sounds she hears.

  • shaun
  • lu-la
  • agent red
  • voice
  • mimicry
  • escape
Q5

Why does Agent Red become nostalgic when examining the device?

Agent Red becomes nostalgic because the egg-shaped device triggers memories of her own childhood. While examining the captured alien evidence at the MAD base, she reflects on her past, which adds depth to her character and creates a moment of personal connection to the alien mystery.

  • agent red
  • nostalgia
  • device
  • childhood
  • memories
Q6

How do Shaun and the flock use the device to contact Lu-La's parents?

The flock realizes that the device's signal is stronger when elevated to a higher point. They climb Farmaggedon's tower with the device, using the height to boost the communication signal. This allows Lu-La to establish crucial contact with her home planet, leading to her reunion with her parents.

Foreshadowing: The device was introduced earlier as Lu-La's means of calling for help, and the tower had been built specifically for Farmaggedon, making it the perfect elevated location.

  • flock
  • device
  • signal
  • tower
  • contact
  • parents
Q7

Why does Farmer Joe end up on Lu-La's spaceship at the end?

Farmer Joe accidentally stows away on Lu-La's spaceship without realizing it. When Blitzer goes to find the Farmer after the adventure to recount the events, he discovers the Farmer is missing from the farm. The humorous twist reveals that the Farmer unknowingly boarded the alien ship, leading to an unexpected return journey to Earth.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, the Farmer was shown distributing flyers around town in a spacesuit, showing his enthusiasm for all things alien-related.

  • farmer joe
  • spaceship
  • stow away
  • ending
  • twist
Q8

What causes the MAD agents to seize Lu-La's ship?

The MAD agents respond to the alien burp that Lu-La produces after devouring the candy and soda at the supermarket. This loud, earth-shattering burp draws the Ministry of Alien Detection to the crash site, leading them to seize the ship and transport it to their secret base as evidence.

Foreshadowing: Lu-La's sugary binge at the supermarket was played for comedy earlier in the film, establishing her love for candy.

  • mad agents
  • ship
  • burp
  • seizure
  • evidence
Q9

Why does Farmaggedon become successful so quickly?

Farmer Joe capitalizes on the recent UFO sightings and the mysterious crash by creating an alien-themed amusement park called Farmageddon. The town's enthusiasm for the supernatural, combined with the genuine mystery surrounding the events, draws enough visitors for Farmer Joe to quickly earn enough money to buy a new Harvester.

Foreshadowing: Farmer Joe previously investigated the crash with Bingo, giving him firsthand knowledge to exploit the alien fascination.

  • farmaggedon
  • farmer joe
  • amusement park
  • success
  • money
Q10

Why does Blitzer chase Shaun into the woods?

Blitzer notices Shaun prancing into the woods and, driven by concern for the sheep's safety, immediately races after him without hesitation. This protective instinct leads Blitzer to the crash site where he becomes entangled in an alien sleeping pod, unconscious.

Foreshadowing: Blitzer was established as the watchful sheepdog who consistently stops the flock's reckless behaviors throughout the film.

  • blitzer
  • shaun
  • woods
  • chase
  • concern
Q11

Why is Lu-La fascinated by the Harvester?

Lu-La mistakes the Farmer's Harvester for a spaceship because of its large size and mechanical appearance. Her alien background makes her assume any large vehicle could be a spacecraft, leading to her accidental launch attempt that destroys the machine.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Lu-La's home planet and spacecraft were shown to her using her telekinetic abilities, setting up her expectation that Earth machines might work similarly.

  • lu-la
  • harvester
  • spaceship
  • fascination
  • mistake
Q12

What causes the tower to crumble during the climax?

Blitzer makes a daring escape from backstage during the Farmageddon showdown, causing the tower to crumble in the ensuing chaos. This collapse happens just as Shaun and Lu-La successfully establish contact with her home planet, adding to the dramatic climax.

Foreshadowing: Blitzer was captured backstage earlier while the Farmer prepared his UFO-themed spectacle, setting up this escape moment.

  • blitzer
  • tower
  • crumble
  • escape
  • climax
Q13

Why does the frisbee get caught in the Harvester in the post-credits scene?

In the post-credits scene, the frisbee gets caught in the new Harvester that Farmer Joe purchased with Farmageddon profits. This triggers a hilarious explosion that sends the Farmer into a rage, providing comedic closure and setting up potential future adventures.

Foreshadowing: The frisbee game was the opening activity at Mossy Bottom Farm, establishing it as a recurring element throughout the story.

  • post-credits
  • frisbee
  • harvester
  • explosion
  • comedy

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  • playful
  • mischievous
  • adventurous
  • funny
  • lighthearted
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The story pattern: Narratives in this thread typically start with a disruptive event or a new, unusual character entering a familiar world. This catalyst sets off a chain of comedic misunderstandings and pursuits. The core of the story is the developing bond between the main characters as they work together to overcome the escalating, but never truly threatening, chaos.

Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here for their shared focus on whimsical humor, fast-paced action, and the heartwarming theme of friendship forged in the fire of lighthearted misadventures. They share a playful tone where the journey is more important than high-stakes danger.

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  • whimsical
  • imaginative
  • creative
  • charming
  • playful
  • problem-solving
  • Tone: whimsical, curious
  • Pacing: fast, engaging
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern involves characters navigating a unique, often eccentric world. The central challenge is typically unconventional, requiring inventive thinking and cooperation rather than traditional heroics. The plot progresses through a series of imaginative set-pieces that showcase the world's quirky rules and the characters' growing synergy.

Why they belong together: These movies share a distinct whimsical atmosphere, a focus on creative solutions over violence, and a pacing that keeps the adventure engaging without becoming stressful. They are united by their playful tone and the joy found in imaginative world-building.

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