Hitpig!

Hitpig!

Year: 2024

Runtime: 1 h 26 m

Director: David Feiss

AnimationActionAdventureComedy

A clever bounty hunting pig named Hitpig (Jason Sudeikis) takes on his biggest job yet: returning a dancing elephant named Pickles (Lilly Singh) to a maniacal Vegas showman (Rainn Wilson) for a million dollars. The mission spirals into a wild adventure that takes them around the world.

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1

Hitpig's Traumatic Past

Hitpig, an anthropomorphic pig, was raised by the bounty hunter Big Bertha. His life takes a devastating turn when Bertha is eaten by a crocodile, leaving him traumatized yet determined to continue her legacy of retrieving lost pets for cash rewards.

2

Pickles' Escape

One night, an elephant named Pickles escapes from the clutches of the Leapin' Lord, a failed Las Vegas showman. This daring escape is aided by animal rights activist Letícia dos Anjos, setting the stage for a high-stakes chase.

Las Vegas
3

Bounty Call

Upon discovering that Pickles has escaped, the Leapin' Lord contacts Hitpig to recapture her before his upcoming show. Intrigued by the promise of a million-dollar bounty, Hitpig eagerly accepts the challenge to track down the runaway elephant.

4

Crossing the Pond

Letícia takes Pickles to London with the aim of sending her to India to reunite with her family. Hitpig follows their trail, successfully earning Pickles' trust, as she mistake him for an ally.

London
5

Flight Trouble

After Hitpig's catchvan gets towed, he and Pickles are forced to fly back to Las Vegas. On the plane, a confrontation breaks out between Hitpig and Letícia, resulting in a chaotic dart battle that leads to both Hitpig and Pickles being ejected out of the aircraft.

Airplane
6

Roadside Motel Land

Hitpig and Pickles crash land at a roadside motel after being ejected from the plane. Determined to return to Las Vegas, they fashion a makeshift vehicle, only to be distracted by a nearby hot air balloon festival.

Roadside Motel
7

Hot Air Balloon Adventure

The duo decides to take a hot air balloon as their new mode of transportation. This whimsical choice leads them on an unexpected journey as they navigate the skies toward Las Vegas.

In the air
8

Cooking Show Crash

Arriving in San Francisco, Hitpig and Pickles inadvertently crash a cooking game show set. By utilizing her trunk, Pickles helps Hitpig win the contest, further cementing their growing bond as they face challenges together.

San Francisco
9

A Dream and a Rescue

Hitpig has a vivid dream about Bertha, who encourages him to focus on the joys of helping others. This realization becomes crucial when he saves Pickles from drowning in a flooded house, showcasing his protective instincts.

Flooded house
10

Confrontation with the Leapin' Lord

The Leapin' Lord captures Hitpig and reveals the truth about Hitpig's quest. Using his intimidating pet crocodile Fluffy, the same crocodile that once devoured Big Bertha, he pressures Hitpig to continue pursuing the bounty.

11

Heroic Team Up

Determined to rescue Pickles, Hitpig teams up with Letícia and some of the animals he had captured previously, as well as a superhero rooster named Super Rooster. Together, they plan a daring rescue mission to confront the Leapin' Lord.

Leapin' Lord's palace
12

The Space Showdown

During the Leapin' Lord's performance, which involves shooting his palace into space, chaos erupts. Hitpig and his allies race against time to intercept the flying palace before it’s too late for Pickles.

In Space
13

Close Call in the Sky

Hitpig manages to reach the main stage, but a fight with Fluffy causes the catchvan to detach from the palace. In a desperate moment, Hitpig is thrown into space, but Pickles breathes into his snout to keep him alive.

Space
14

Rescue from Above

Super Rooster heroically reinstates the catchvan to the palace, saving Hitpig from floating into the unknown. Together, they successfully bring the palace back to Earth, marking a triumphant ending to their adventure.

15

A New Beginning

One year later, Hitpig has opened a food truck in Italy, where he crosses paths again with Pickles, who has yet to locate her family. Recognizing their bond, Hitpig invites her to join him in rescuing animals, solidifying their friendship.

Italy

Last Updated: December 13, 2024 at 06:47

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