Trailer Park Boys: The Movie

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Trailer Park Boys: The Movie

R

2008

1h 37m

Comedy

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When pot-smoking petty criminals Julian (John Paul Tremblay) and Ricky (Robb Wells) get caught breaking into an ATM, they're both quickly sent to prison. Eighteen months later, the boys are released back into society, but the transition isn't easy. Ricky's girlfriend, Lucy (Lucy Decoutere), has run off, and, in between his efforts to win her back, he's also planning the boys' biggest heist yet, a haphazard plot that finds him enlisting the help of his nerdy friend Bubbles (Mike Smith).

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Critics Consensus

Trailer Park Boys suffers from its small-screen origins, and its tasteless humor is not for everyone, but it will satisfy fans of the genre.

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Jim Schembri

The Age (Australia)

10/17/2008

3/5

Very funny.

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

02/01/2008

Unlikely to reap success on these shores.

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John Anderson

Newsday

01/31/2008

3/4

Co-writer/director Mike Clattenburg is right on target with his trio of inept trailer-park criminals.

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Jason Di Rosso

MovieTime, ABC Radio National

10/17/2008

Unfortunately even the most loveable rogues can outstay their welcome; this is a television idea that doesn't go the distance.

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FILMINK (Australia)

10/17/2008

The film retains the TV program's balance between its natural warmth and a wonderfully crass sense of fun.

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Margaret Pomeranz

At the Movies (Australia)

10/17/2008

3.5/5

You can understand why this television series struck such a chord with Canadian audiences and why the film shot to number one in that country.

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BRizz 2

@TheMovieSearch 06/30/2025

Some films truly leave you questioning how they ever got made—and Trailer Park Boys: The Movie is one of them. While I understand that it was based on a cult-followed TV series with a niche fan base, the transition to a feature film did nothing to elevate the concept. Instead, it felt like a stretched-out episode with even less structure. The script is chaotic, the humor is overly absurd, and the entire movie feels like it’s held together with duct tape and a vague idea of what a plot should be. Even as someone who gave it a chance, hoping the movie would offer something more cohesive or entertaining than the series, I walked away disappointed and confused. The acting is exactly what you’d expect from the show—raw, unfiltered, and not particularly strong. That might work in short-form television for fans who enjoy that style, but on the big screen, it just doesn’t land. It’s hard to justify the film’s existence beyond capitalizing on a fan base that likely deserved better. Overall, Trailer Park Boys: The Movie is a miss for me. If you’re not already a fan of the series, this won’t change your mind. And if you are a fan—well, maybe stick to the TV format where it belongs.

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jazzy j

@JAZZYJAZ 12/07/2024

If you love the trailer park boys you'll love this movie. I laughed my ass off.

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Nol P

@NolPKelowna 09/09/2024

Well overall I did enjoy this one and I finally watched yesterday! Some very funny moments and I look forward to seeing the sequels now too. Was perfect for down time at our rental cabin after we could go back into the cabin as wow it was way too hot in there during day time hrs! This became a nice fun choice and 3 of 5 stars. Worthy watch.

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08/19/2021

So underrated, Good humor, hilarious and a bit fast paced at the same time, and a good plot twists and story throughout.

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11/25/2020

This movie is funny straight off the bat.

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09/07/2020

If the critics don't like a movie then SEE IT IMMEDIATELY because it's bound to be a great film - just like this one. I'm a fan of the show and everything else these guys do and the movie took it to a whole new level.

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Synopsis

When pot-smoking petty criminals Julian (John Paul Tremblay) and Ricky (Robb Wells) get caught breaking into an ATM, they're both quickly sent to prison. Eighteen months later, the boys are released back into society, but the transition isn't easy. Ricky's girlfriend, Lucy (Lucy Decoutere), has run off, and, in between his efforts to win her back, he's also planning the boys' biggest heist yet, a haphazard plot that finds him enlisting the help of his nerdy friend Bubbles (Mike Smith).

Director: Mike Clattenburg
Producer: Mike Clatterburg, Barrie Dunn, Michael Volpe
Screenwriter: Mike Clatterburg, Robb Wells
Distributor: Screen Media Ventures
Production Co: Téléfilm Canada, Trailer Park Productions, Topsail Entertainment
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Drug Content|Sexual Content/Nudity)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 25, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 4, 2014
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital