Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up!

Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up!

Year: 2022

Runtime: 75 mins

Language: English

Director: Darrell Van Citters

AnimationWesternFamilyComedy

Tom and Jerry bring their hilarious rivalry to the Wild West as they join forces to protect a cowgirl and her brother’s ranch. A greedy land-grabber threatens their home, and the feline and mouse duo must team up to save the day. Jerry’s mischievous nephews are eager to help, while Tom gathers a posse of prairie dogs for backup. Can this unlikely group of heroes overcome a deceitful villain and rescue the damsel in distress? Expect plenty of slapstick and laughter in this rootin’ tootin’ adventure.

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Timeline & Setting – Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up! (2022)

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Time period

1882

The story is set in 1882, during the height of the American frontier era. Ranch life, land disputes, and frontier expansion define the backdrop. The era’s rugged environment and frontier humor shape the film’s tone and events.

Location

Old West outskirts, Double B Ranch, Prairie dog town

The action unfolds on the edge of a typical American Old West town and around the Double B Ranch. Beneath the ranch, a bustling prairie dog town provides a humorous counterpoint to the human drama. The setting combines dusty plains, cattle laments, and a windmill that becomes a focal point for the plot.

🗺️ Frontier 🐄 Ranch Life 🐾 Prairie Dogs

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Main Characters – Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up! (2022)

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Tom

A clever, resourceful cat who initially struggles to impress Betty but becomes an ally to Jerry and the ranch. He navigates a series of comedic mishaps, including tying himself up in attempts to perform tricks and getting tangled in cattle-related chaos. By joining forces with Jerry and the mice, he helps defend the ranch from Critchley’s scheme and contributes to fixing up the property.

😺 Cat 🧭 Adventurous 🤝 Loyal

Jerry Mouse

A quick-witted, daring mouse who turns obstacles into opportunities. He outsmarts Tom at first but ultimately allies with him to protect the Double B Ranch. Along with his nephews, Tuffy, Scruffy, and Duffy, Jerry orchestrates clever plans to counter Clem and Critchley.

🐭 Mouse 🧠 Clever 🤝 Team-player

Betty

The owner of The Double B Ranch and sister to Bentley, she calmly manages the ranch and awaits her brother’s return. Betty embodies practicality and warmth, keeping the ranch running even as threats loom. Her presence motivates Tom and the others to protect their home.

🏡 Ranch Owner 💖 Caring 🧭 Family-focused

Bentley

Betty’s brother and a railroad clerk who has returned to the family site for a break from city life. He brings a mix of urban stories and a surprising fear of mice, which adds humor and vulnerability to the ranch dynamic. His arrival helps catalyze the plot as the family unites to defend their land.

🚂 Railroad Clerk 🐭 Mouse-fearing 🧩 Family-man

August Critchley

The antagonist aiming to expand his control by taking over the ranch. He enlists Clem and uses a scheme involving prairie dogs digging tunnels and scarecrows to frighten livestock and lower the land’s value. Critchley’s plans are the central threat that unites Tom, Jerry, and Betty in defense of the ranch.

🧭 Antagonist 💼 Land Barons 🪄 Schemer

Clem

Critchley’s henchman who harbors hatred for prairie dogs and pursues the destabilization of the ranch. His actions contribute to the escalating tension and comic peril around the tunnels and distractive ploys. He ultimately faces the consequences of the community’s resistance.

🧱 Henchman 😡 Menace 🐾 Sidekick

Tuffy

One of Jerry’s nephews, known for an appetite that disrupts the family meal and adds to the film’s comic chaos. The trio of nephews—Tuffy, Scruffy, and Duffy—provide playful energy and moments of mischief around the ranch.

🐭 Nephew 🍳 Appetite 😂 Comedic

Scruffy

Another of Jerry’s nephews, contributing to the family’s lively dynamic and the film’s lighthearted mischief. Scruffy’s antics accompany the mice as they navigate the ranch’s challenges and help out in playful ways.

🐭 Nephew 🎉 Playful 🐾 Curious

Duffy

Jerry’s nephew who, along with his siblings, adds to the ensemble’s humor and misadventures. Duffy participates in the antics around the corral and the ranch’s improvised defenses.

🐭 Nephew 🍳 Appetite 🐾 Energetic

Bumpy

A fellow traveler in the landscape who, along with a grayish she-cat, crosses paths with Tom and the mice. Bumpy helps populate the ranch’s world with additional character moments and adds to the film’s frontier atmosphere.

🐾 Supporting 🐱 Neighborly 😂 Lighthearted

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Major Themes – Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up! (2022)

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🤝 Friendship Across Rivalry

Two natural rivals learn to cooperate when a common threat endangers the ranch. Tom and Jerry form an unlikely alliance to defend the Double B Ranch and outwit their adversaries. Their teamwork demonstrates that collaboration can overcome entrenched animosity. The humor and misadventures highlight the value of working together.

💰 Greed vs Community

August Critchley embodies greedy expansion, plotting to seize land for himself. His schemes rely on undermining the ranch and exploiting others, including the prairie dogs. The community’s resilience and collective effort ultimately thwart his plans, culminating in a return to prosperity for the ranch.

💘 Love and Loyalty

Tom’s attraction to the she-cat Betty motivates many scenes and adds a romantic thread to the comedy. Betty’s leadership and the bond between Tom, Jerry, and the ranch family reinforce loyalty to the community. The relationship dynamics blend light romance with steadfast friendship and teamwork.

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