What to Know Before You Go: The Nut Job

From Surly's introductory stunt to steal from a nut cart to the cameo from a surprise pop star during the credits (it's worth staying for, we promise!), The Nut Job is full of excitement and hilarity that'll keep kids laughing. There are a handful of grown-up references that mom and dad will appreciate, and it moves along pretty quickly.

While there are a few scary scenes — the evil rat gang is one of the creepiest groups of animated animals out there — the movie's reasonably lighthearted.

For the most part, the kids will be on the edge of their seats and (at some points) having full-on giggle fits.