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Hatching Pete (2009): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Hatching Pete (2009) movie poster

Hatching Pete is a 2009 family comedy directed by Stuart Gillard, starring Jason Dolley as Pete Ivey, Mitchel Musso and Sean O'Bryan. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

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Hatching Pete (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Stuart Gillard
Genres
Family , Comedy
Original language
English
Studio
Just Singer Entertainment
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hatching Pete About?

The premise of Hatching Pete without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Pete blends into the background at school while his outgoing friend Cleatis eagerly dons the chicken costume to serve as the mascot—though Cleatis is allergic to the outfit. After the mascot disappears, a frenzy erupts, and Pete is thrust into the spotlight to keep the school’s basketball reputation alive, with the team’s success hanging in the balance as the season approaches.

Hatching Pete Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • school mascot
  • chicken
  • character name in title
Where to watch

Where to Watch Hatching Pete

Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Hatching Pete Cast & Characters

Jason Dolley leads the cast as Pete Ivey, with Mitchel Musso as Cleatis Poole and Sean O'Bryan as Leon Ivey. Directed by Stuart Gillard; 19 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Hatching Pete

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Plot

Hatching Pete Plot Summary

What happens in Hatching Pete from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Pete Ivey Jason Dolley is a Brewster High School student who notices that his crush, Cammie Poole Madison Riley has already been asked out by Dill Crawford Wilson, the captain of the basketball team. At home, Pete’s father explains that to get Cammie’s attention, he might need to do something to catch his younger sister Courtney’s eye as well.

Full summary

The whole story of Hatching Pete, scene by scene

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Videos

Hatching Pete Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Hatching Pete.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Hatching Pete?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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At the beginning of the film, who is Pete Ivey's crush?
Cars

Cars in Hatching Pete

22 cars on screen, including the 1970 Volkswagen Sedan Typ 1 and the 1959 Cadillac Series 62.

All 22 cars
  • 1970 Volkswagen Sedan Typ 1 in Hatching Pete 1970 Volkswagen Sedan Typ 1 Main role
  • 1959 Cadillac Series 62 in Hatching Pete 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Important role
  • 1991 Blue Bird All American in Hatching Pete 1991 Blue Bird All American Minor role
  • 1998 Ford Crown Victoria in Hatching Pete 1998 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role

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FAQ

Hatching Pete FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Hatching Pete, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hatching Pete?

Hatching Pete runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Hatching Pete released?

Hatching Pete was released on April 24, 2009.

Who directed Hatching Pete?

Hatching Pete was directed by Stuart Gillard.

More films by Stuart Gillard

Who is in the cast of Hatching Pete?

Hatching Pete stars Jason Dolley as Pete Ivey, Mitchel Musso as Cleatis Poole and Sean O'Bryan as Leon Ivey, among 19 credited actors.

Where can I watch Hatching Pete?

In the US, Hatching Pete is streaming on Disney Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).

Does Hatching Pete have a post-credit scene?

No. Hatching Pete has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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