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The Nut Job is a hilarious new movie about a squirrel and his friend rat, as they plan to steal nuts.

Here is the official synopsis:

In animated 3D, THE NUT JOB is an action-packed comedy in fictional Oakton that follows the travails of Surly (voiced by Will Arnett), a mischievous squirrel, and his rat friend Buddy, who plan a nut store heist of outrageous proportions and unwittingly find themselves embroiled in a much more complicated and hilarious adventure.

To get you in the holiday spirit and ready for the movie they have released a short.

Twas The Nut Before Christmas:

The Nut Job hits theaters January 17, 2014