Freddy Got Fingered

At 28, cartoonist Gord Brody finds himself unemployed and yearning to fulfill his dream of landing an animated television series. Leaving the familiar backdrop of Portland, Oregon, he sets off on a journey to Los Angeles in a car his family gifted him, marking the start of his quest for creative recognition.

Upon arriving in Los Angeles, Gord takes up a job at a cheese sandwich factory, hoping it will provide him with stability as he pursues his animation career. This mundane job symbolizes his struggle between the security of employment and the passion for his art.

Eager to make his mark, Gord showcases his artwork to Dave Davidson, the CEO of a major animation studio. While Davidson praises Gord's talent, he also criticizes Gord’s bizarre ideas, such as his concept of 'X-Ray Cat,' leaving Gord feeling deflated and questioning his artistic direction.

Disheartened by the rejection from Davidson, Gord decides to resign from his factory job and return home. This decision reflects his internal conflict and disappointment in his journey thus far, as he grapples with the pressures of family expectations.

Back home, Gord's father Jim continuously belittles him, insisting he abandon his dream of animation and find a conventional job. This compounded pressure intensifies Gord's frustrations, leading to further conflict in their relationship.

In an attempt to impress his friends, Gord convinces Darren to skate on his newly constructed half-pipe, resulting in an unfortunate accident where Darren injures his leg. The incident serves as a turning point that illustrates Gord's reckless desire for acceptance and validation.

During a hospital visit for Darren, Gord experiences a humorous yet life-changing moment when he pretends to be a doctor. It is here that he meets Betty, a brilliant nurse with aspirations for a rocket-powered wheelchair, setting a budding connection laden with inspiration.

In a desperate bid to impress his father, Gord fabricates a story about landing a job and takes Betty out for dinner. However, Jim's unexpected arrival to confront Gord exposes his lie, leading to further disdain from both his father and Betty, complicating Gord's already tumultuous life.

After a brawl at the restaurant, Gord ends up getting arrested but is quickly released thanks to Betty's intervention. This act of kindness rekindles Gord's hope and determination to push ahead with his art, despite his ongoing familial issues.

In an effort to address family turmoil, the Brody family attends therapy, where Gord fabricates a traumatic story about Jim's past. The lie backfires, leading to severe consequences, including the unraveling of the family's core relationships.

After a particularly emotional confrontation, Gord’s father Jim reveals his deep disappointments in his son's choices while inebriated. This revelation deeply impacts Gord, leading him to temporarily abandon his artistic aspirations and take a more mundane job at a sandwich shop.

A pivotal moment occurs when Gord sees a news segment highlighting Betty's innovative rocket-powered wheelchair. This sparks a renewed determination in Gord, galvanizing him to pursue his dream of becoming a cartoonist once more, leading to the creation of a new series titled 'Zebras in America.'

As Gord begins pitching his new series to the animation studio, a chaotic scene unfolds when Jim confronts Darren, creating a ruckus in the studio. Davidson mistakenly interprets Jim’s disruptive behavior as part of Gord's pitch, leading to an unexpected and lucrative approval of 'Zebras in America.'

With newfound success, Gord decides to thank Betty for inspiring him by lavishly gifting her part of his million-dollar earnings. Meanwhile, he concocts a ridiculous plan to transport the Brody house to Pakistan, with a comatose Jim as a symbol of rebellion against his father's past criticisms.

Gord and Jim's lives take a dark turn when they are kidnapped, which eventually becomes a sensational news story due to Gord's rising fame. After 18 harrowing months, they finally return to America, welcomed by friends and supporters, including Betty, proving the resilience of their family bond.