Free Birds

Free Birds
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Jimmy Hayward
Produced by	Scott Mosier
Screenplay by	Jimmy Hayward Scott Mosier
Story by	David I. Stern John J. Strauss
Starring	Owen Wilson Woody Harrelson Amy Poehler
Music by	Dominic Lewis
Edited by	Chris Cartagena
Production company	Reel FX Creative Studios
Distributed by	Relativity Media
Release date	November 1, 2013 (2013-11-01)
Running time	91 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$55 million
Box office	$110.4 million

Free Birds is a 2013 American 3D computer-animated buddy comedy film about two turkeys traveling back in time to prevent Thanksgiving. It was produced by Reel FX Creative Studios as its first animated feature film.Jimmy Hayward directed the film, which he also co-wrote with Scott Mosier, the film's producer. The film stars the voices of Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson and Amy Poehler, with supporting roles done by George Takei, Colm Meaney, Keith David and Dan Fogler. Originally titled Turkeys, and scheduled for 2014, the film was released on November 1, 2013, by Relativity Media. The film received negative reviews from critics and earned $110 million on a $55 million budget.

Reggie the turkey has always been afraid of Thanksgiving because turkeys have always been on the menu, but his attempts to warn his farm-based flock constantly fall on deaf ears and has made him an outcast. When the other turkeys finally realize what is going on, they throw Reggie outside in an attempt to save themselves. In a surprise twist of fate, he winds up being named the "pardoned turkey" by the President of the United States and is subsequently taken to Camp David. Although initially hesitant, Reggie soon eases into a routine of doing nothing but enjoying pizza delivered to him by the "Pizza Dude" and watching Mexican telenovelas.