Trailer Park Boys: The Movie Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Three lovable Canadian losers try to get rich by stealing a giant globe full of change, because apparently, loonies are harder to trace than unmarked bills.

🍿 Trailer Park Boys: The Movie: Detailed Plot Synopsis

ATM Heist and Imprisonment

Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles find themselves behind bars after a botched ATM robbery. They endure an 18-month sentence where Ricky focuses on prison hockey and Julian plots their next big score. This sets the stage for their ambition to retire from crime.

The ‘Big Dirty’ Plan

Upon release, the trio aims for ‘The Big Dirty,’ a scheme to steal a large amount of untraceable coins. They believe this will be their ticket to a life of leisure, away from petty crimes and trailer park shenanigans. The lure of easy money proves too strong to resist.

Executing the Heist

Their plan involves robbing a large coin display at a movie theater. The execution is predictably chaotic, involving the usual Trailer Park Boys blend of ineptitude and surprising ingenuity. Their success hangs in the balance as they face both law enforcement and their own incompetence.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Ricky (Robb Wells): Ricky is the often-inept, foul-mouthed resident of Sunnyvale Trailer Park with a penchant for poorly executed schemes.
• Julian (John Paul Tremblay): Julian is the cunning, rum-and-coke-loving leader of the trio, always planning the next big score.
• Bubbles (Mike Smith): Bubbles is the kind-hearted, glasses-wearing friend obsessed with cats, who provides a moral compass to the group.
• Mr. Lahey (John Dunsworth): Mr. Lahey is the alcoholic trailer park supervisor constantly trying to bring down the boys.
• Randy (Patrick Roach): Randy is Lahey’s shirtless, cheeseburger-loving assistant, often caught in the middle of Lahey’s schemes.
• Lucy (Lucy Decoutere): Lucy is Ricky’s girlfriend and the mother of Trinity.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Ricky: “Fuck this court. Fuck Jim Lahey. Fuck Randy… Fuck the moon, fuck corn on the cob, fuck squirrels. Fuck me, fuck you, fuck everything!” – Ricky’s iconic courtroom outburst expressing his disdain for the legal system and everyone involved.
• Bubbles: “Decent!” – Bubbles’ enthusiastic exclamation when things are going well or according to plan.
• Julian: “We’re gonna do this thing, and we’re gonna do it right.” – Julian’s confident declaration of intent before embarking on a new scheme.

💰Box Office

• Budget: CA$5,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $3,860,678
• Worldwide Gross: $3,876,456

💥 Trailer Park Boys: The Movie Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so I’m a TPB fan. I went into this movie expecting to laugh, and man, did it deliver! Rickyisms were on point, Bubbles was adorable and Julian was the cool criminal mastermind we all know and love. The scene where Ricky tries to stay in jail just so he can win the hockey game? Comedy gold. Definitely worth a watch if you need a good laugh and don’t mind some greasy, Canadian shenanigans.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of the ‘Trailer Park Boys’ TV series”
  • “Viewers who appreciate mockumentary-style comedies”
  • “Those who enjoy crude, irreverent humor”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Frequent strong language”
  • “Drug use and alcohol abuse”
  • “Brief nudity”
  • “Crude humor and sexual innuendo”

Professional Reviews

• IMDb: “The movie is all comedy, but it’s a combo of slapstick, mocumentary, drama and action, and it even has its touching moments. I don’t recall anything in the movie that needs to be taken seriously. The characters are at the bottom of the totem pole in life and their exceptionally poor ambition manages to exceed their ability, intelligence or education so they are unable to achieve any of their minimal goals.
• IMDb: “The movie moves away from the documentary conceit which served the show so well. With a bigger budget, more time, makeup, etc..there are more close up shots, which are also largely absent from the series…though the movie does keep the interviews, and makes use of shaky, improv-style camera work. I recommend to see it.

Audience Reactions

Fans loved the continuation of classic jokes and the hilarious misunderstandings that the characters get into.: Most viewers agree that it’s a great movie for existing fans, offering a feature-length episode with the same beloved characters and humor.

Overall Consensus: A funny, if somewhat uneven, extension of the TV series that will satisfy existing fans but may not win over new ones.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The film’s opening weekend gross of $1.3 million was the highest ever for an English-language Canadian film at the time, surpassing ‘Men with Brooms’.”
• “The film is set in an alternate timeline, separate from the TV show, allowing for creative freedom without disrupting the series’ continuity.”
• “Several Canadian musicians made cameos in the movie, including Gord Downie and Alex Lifeson, adding to the film’s Canadian identity.”

🖥️ How to Watch Trailer Park Boys: The Movie?

Currently, ‘Trailer Park Boys: The Movie’ can be streamed or rented through platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Check your local listings for cable on-demand options. Physical copies, including Blu-ray and DVD, can often be found at major retailers and online marketplaces. Purchasing options are readily available through Amazon and other online vendors.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Trailer Park Boys: The Movie, you might like these similar films:

• Fubar (2002): A Canadian mockumentary about two headbangers living a life of partying and casual jobs, sharing the same irreverent humor.
• This is Spinal Tap (1984): Pioneering mockumentary style, following a fictional rock band on tour with hilariously disastrous results, influencing the comedic approach of TPB.
• The Boys (1998): An Australian movie about petty crimes, a realistic story of a criminal family that shows a way of life.
• The Sapphires (2012): An Australian musical comedy-drama film about a group of talented indigenous Australian women who form a soul music band in the late 1960s and tour Vietnam to entertain American troops

🛒 Trailer Park Boys: The Movie Related Products

• Trailer Park Boys: The Complete Series: Get all the seasons of Sunnyvale shenanigans in one place! Stream every episode and dive deep into the lives of Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles. Perfect for binge-watching and reliving your favorite moments.
• Trailer Park Boys: Ricky’s Dictionary: An Expert Guide to Trailer Park Terminology: Learn the language of Sunnyvale with this hilarious dictionary filled with Rickyisms and trailer park slang. Includes definitions and examples of Ricky’s unique way with words, perfect for impressing your friends or just having a laugh.
• Trailer Park Boys Monopoly: Buy, sell, and trade Sunnyvale trailer lots in this hilarious twist on the classic board game. Featuring custom tokens and properties from the show, this game is perfect for a night of drunken negotiations and trailer park dominance.
• Trailer Park Boys: Get Smoked! – Mobile Game: Run your own dope-growing operation with Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles. Manage resources, upgrade your trailers, and avoid getting busted by Lahey and Randy. Hilarious storyline and addictive gameplay will keep you entertained for hours.

🎧 Soundtrack

Trailer Park Boys: The Movie features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Big Dirty Drums” – performed by Blain Morris & Hampton Kelly
• “Heavy Metal Love” – performed by Helix

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

🤨 FAQ

🔥 Bonus Content

The Untold Truth Of Trailer Park Boys

Ever wondered how Trailer Park Boys became such a cult hit? This video dives into the show’s unlikely beginnings and some behind-the-scenes drama. Honestly, it’s wild to see how close it came to never happening!

Trailer Park Boys on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Seeing Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles on Jimmy Kimmel is always a riot! They talk about everything from Easter in Europe to the US election. It’s a fun interview and shows how they bring their unique humor to a big stage.

The Day Jonathan Torrens Realized Trailer Park Boys Was A Hit: BEST STORY EVER

J-Roc, know what I’m sayin’? Hear how Jonathan Torrens realized the show was a hit! It’s a hilarious story, and you’ll see why the show’s catchphrases took off.

The Liquor!!! – Jim Lahey uses a breathalyzer to regulate his drinking. Trailer Park Boys.

See Jim Lahey use a breathalyzer to regulate his drinking. You’ll see why this show is so great!

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