Hoot is a 2006 adventure-comedy film directed by Wil Shriner and based on the novel of the same name by Carl Hiaasen. The film follows the story of a young boy named Roy Eberhardt (played by Logan Lerman), who moves to a new town in Florida with his family. As he tries to adjust to his new life, Roy discovers that a group of bullies at his school are vandalizing a construction site where a population of endangered burrowing owls live.
With the help of a new friend, Beatrice, and a boy named Mullet Fingers who is determined to save the owls, Roy becomes involved in a mission to protect the endangered birds from harm. The trio faces a series of challenges and obstacles as they attempt to sabotage the construction site and save the owls from certain death.
Meanwhile, the construction company and the local police force are determined to catch the culprits and punish them for their actions. Roy, Beatrice, and Mullet Fingers must work together to outsmart their adversaries and protect the owls, all while keeping their actions a secret.
Hoot is a heartwarming family film that explores themes of friendship, courage, and environmentalism. The movie features an all-star cast, including Luke Wilson, Brie Larson, and Tim Blake Nelson, and was praised for its positive message and entertaining plot.