Hoot is a film from 2006 that tells the story of a young man who moves from Montana to Florida, and gets involved in protecting endangered owls. This movie was directed by Wil Shriner and featured actors such as Luke Wilson, Logan Lerman, and Brie Larson. It is an interesting mix of adventure and comedy, and there are also some fascinating details about how and where the film was made.
Where it Filmed?
The movie Hoot was filmed in several places. The primary locations were in Florida, USA – specifically in Boca Grande, Fort Lauderdale, and Gasparilla Island. There were also some scenes shot in Paradise Valley, Montana, USA. Filming took place from July 6, 2005 to September 2, 2005.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Luke Wilson | Delinko |
| Logan Lerman | Roy Eberhardt |
| Brie Larson | Beatrice |
| Tim Blake Nelson | Curly |
| Cody Linley | Mullet Fingers |
| Neil Flynn | Mr. Eberhardt |
| Clark Gregg | Muckle |
| Kiersten Warren | Mrs. Eberhardt |
| Jessica Cauffiel | Kimberly |
| Dean Collins | Garrett |
| Robert Wagner | Mayor Grandy |
| Eric Phillips | Dana |
| Jimmy Buffett | Mr. Ryan |
| John Archie | Captain |
| Robert Donner | Kalo |
| Damaris Justamante | Mrs. Matherson |
| Kin Shriner | City Clerk |
| B.J. Grieco | Mayor Grandy’s Assistant |
| Tom Brainard | Detective |
| Carl Hiaasen | Muckle’s Assistant |
| Natalie Shriner | Student at Opening |
| Kris McKay | Student at Back of Bus |
| Dan Boever | Golfer #1 |
| Frank Marshall | Golfer #2 |
| Marc Macaulay | Drill Sergeant |
| Brandon Agan | Student (uncredited) |
| Van Banoovong | Hospital Orderly (uncredited) |
| Matthew Miles Carter | Student (uncredited) |
| Natalie Clark | Student (uncredited) |
| Don Festge | Paramedic (uncredited) |
| Frenchi Firecracker | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Jamie D. Knee | Teacher (uncredited) |
| Rick Michaels | Businessman (uncredited) |
| Stephany Nezo | Student (uncredited) |
| Julia Nolan | Owl reveal onlooker (uncredited) |
| Liz Nolan | Stage event ‘Owls?’ questioner (uncredited) |
| Karen Ross | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Megyn Shott | Mom (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Singleton | Student (uncredited) |
| Michelle Smisek | Student (uncredited) |
| Kristen Sullivan McEntyre | Extra (uncredited) |
| Frank Tedesco | Gardener (uncredited) |
| Nelitza Vallellanes | (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie Hoot falls under the genre of Adventure and Comedy.
- Its director and writer is Wil Shriner and the story is based on a book by Carl Hiaasen.
- The film was released in Canada on May 5, 2006.
- Aside from Luke Wilson, Logan Lerman, and Brie Larson, other cast members include Tim Blake Nelson, Cody Linley, Neil Flynn, Clark Gregg, and more.
- The movie has received 1 win and 5 nominations in the awards circuit.
- Some of the character names in the film include Delinko, Roy Eberhardt, Beatrice, Curly, Mullet Fingers, Mr. Eberhardt, Muckle, Mrs. Eberhardt and more.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Boca Grande, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 26.7490152
- Longitude: -82.2616717
- Place ID: ChIJNZe2kFiyxIgRYvcliPZVb34
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Boca Grande, FL 33921, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 26.1224386
- Longitude: -80.13731740000001
- Place ID: ChIJ9cr6ICcB2YgRvo6_QHW-AnY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Gasparilla Island, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 26.7519472
- Longitude: -82.2624037
- Place ID: ChIJG2Ye9HiyxIgRKZoBqnptDPs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Gasparilla Island, Florida, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Paradise Valley, Montana, USA
- Latitude: 45.6041025
- Longitude: -110.5707619
- Place ID: ChIJoxFyCdh8RVMRZyn1WiUOloM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Paradise Valley, Montana 59047, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Florida, USA
- Latitude: 27.6648274
- Longitude: -81.5157535
- Place ID: ChIJvypWkWV2wYgR0E7HW9MTLvc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Florida, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
