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Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day

Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day 2009

Runtime

101 mins

Language

English

English

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Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day Plot Summary

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It has been 2 years since the events of the episode “Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys,” and Ricky, Julian and Bubbles are finally released from prison. Back in Sunnyvale Trailer Park, Bubbles discovers that all of his kittens have been sent to an animal shelter, and he faces a steep bill to secure their release. Meanwhile, Ricky’s plan for a fresh start gets tangled in the aftermath of a liquor store heist: Julian uses all the money from the theft to buy a car and transform his trailer into an auto-body shop, while Ricky still clings to the hope that passing his Grade 12 exam will open doors and new opportunities.

Jim Lahey is sober and has opened up a posh new trailer park, a bold move that aims to demolish Sunnyvale once and for all. His big project hits a snag when his new sewer line must cross Julian’s lot, prompting him to pressure Julian to move. But the moment he drinks, the old habits return, and a single sip sends Lahey spiraling back into heavy drinking. Randy leaves him and moves out of their trailer, instead setting up on Julian’s deck, and Lahey’s temper erupts into a liquor-fueled rampage. The trio’s fortunes follow a grim pattern: Julian’s auto-body business stalls, Ricky fails to secure a passing grade, and Bubbles’ kitten-rescue effort stalls as well, culminating in Tyrone’s arrest after a chaotic mishap involving the cat rescue plans.

Bubbles is told that the kittens will be put down soon unless he can raise the money to save them. In a desperate bid, Lahey, drunk once again, destroys Ricky’s new cannabis operation and also demolishes Julian’s trailer in an attempt to force Julian to move. Yet his plan backfires because Julian has insured the trailer for $28,000. With his dream of a brand-new, prosperous trailer park slipping away, Lahey’s grip on reality begins to crumble.

Facing an even deeper hole, the boys decide to rob a bank disguised as security guards, hoping to fund a rescue for the kittens. The plan pays off briefly as they obtain money from the vault, but Lahey makes a dramatic late arrival, threatening the entire scheme. He even contemplates suicide by jumping from the bank roof, a move Julian prevents just in time as the real security guards arrive. The botched caper ends with Ricky, Julian, Bubbles, and Randy being arrested and sent back to prison after a tense car chase with the police and security guards. They receive a short two-week sentence, partly because their arresting officer is drunk, and they insist on not being filmed again.

Back in the prison, Bubbles’ kittens are spared thanks to a therapy-animal program, and the cats are released to spend time with the inmates, offering a glimmer of hope amid the chaos. Bubbles lands a date with the animal-control worker who saved his kittens, and the group likely returns to Sunnyvale with Julian using the insurance money to begin anew on a rebuilt trailer. Meanwhile, Lahey is shown in Cuba, living it up with stolen money but still miserable because he has no one to share his wealth with. In a contrasting arc, J-Roc achieves his long-sought fame as a rapper, releasing a new record and performing on a big stage to an eager, cheering crowd. The film closes with a sense of both endings and new beginnings, as the men of Sunnyvale navigate tough choices, loyalties, and the uncertain road ahead.

Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day Timeline

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Release and return to Sunnyvale

Two years have passed since the last caper, and Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles are released from prison. They return to Sunnyvale Trailer Park to face the consequences of their actions and the looming debts. The reunion hints at old loyalties and new schemes that might still go wrong.

Two years after Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys Sunnyvale Trailer Park

Bubbles discovers kittens are in danger

Bubbles discovers that all of his kittens have been sent to an animal shelter. He learns he must raise thousands of dollars to redeem them, creating an urgent deadline that colors their next moves. The threat hangs over him as the others settle back into the park.

Immediately upon release Sunnyvale Trailer Park / Animal Shelter

Liquor-store heist funds plans

Ricky and Julian pull off a liquor-store robbery and walk away with a cash haul. Julian immediately spends the money on a car and to refurbish his trailer into an auto-body shop, chasing his dream despite the risk. The heist demonstrates how far they are willing to go to fund their ambitions.

Shortly after return Liquor store; Julian's trailer

Lahey's posh park rises; sewer dispute

Jim Lahey, sober for now, has opened a posh new trailer park and wants to demolish Sunnyvale. His plan hits a snag when the sewer line would run through Julian's lot, forcing a confrontation about who stays. A single beer reawakens his addiction and he begins a liquor-fueled rampage.

Same period Lahey's new trailer park

Randy leaves; Lahey's relapse

Randy abandons the trailer and moves onto Julian's deck, triggering Lahey's jealousy and a renewed binge. The chaos spills into the park as Lahey's temper grows and his authority crumbles. The looming conflict between the two becomes a constant threat.

Evening Lahey's trailer; Julian's deck

Failures mount: business, exams and arrests

Julian's auto-body business is failing, Ricky fails his Grade 12 exam, and Bubbles' kittens remain trapped at the shelter after a botched rescue attempt. The trio's dreams collapse under pressure, highlighting how little is going their way. The community grows tenser as arrests and setbacks mount.

During this period Sunnyvale

Kittens face death; fundraising begins

Bubbles is told the kittens will be put down unless money is raised, raising the emotional stakes. The shelter and friends rally to save the animals, setting up a countdown to the deadline. The looming deadline tightens the group's resolve.

Soon Animal shelter

Destruction and insurance twist

Lahey, drunk again, destroys Ricky's cannabis grow operation and demolishes Julian's trailer to force him to move. His plan backfires when Julian's trailer was insured for $28,000, leaving him economically vulnerable and furious. The escalation pushes everyone toward a desperate plan.

Night Ricky's grow operation site; Julian's trailer

Lahey’s breakdown

With the plan failing and his sanity unraveling, Lahey's grip on reality slips further. He escapes with the stolen money to Cuba, seeking a fresh start that cannot mask his loneliness. The money makes him miserable because there is nobody to share it.

After the bank incident Lahey's trailer park; Cuba

Bank heist and interruption

The boys decide to rob a bank disguised as security guards to fund the kittens' rescue. They breach the vault and grab a large sum, but Lahey shows up at the last minute and chaos erupts. The real security guards arrive as a tense standoff unfolds.

Night Bank

Arrest and two-week sentence

Ricky, Julian, Bubbles and Randy are arrested after a high-speed car chase with police and guards. They receive a short two-week sentence because the arresting officer is drunk, and they beg not to be filmed anymore. The caper ends with them back behind bars.

Following the bank incident Prison

Kittens saved; therapy program

Bubbles’ kittens are saved through a prison therapy animal program, and the cats spend time with the inmates. Bubbles even lands a date with the animal-control worker who rescued them, providing a small personal victory amid the chaos. The moment offers a glimmer of hope for tomorrow.

During sentence Prison

Return to Sunnyvale and new trailer

After their sentence, the trio presumably returns to Sunnyvale, while Julian begins building a new trailer using the insurance money. The park life resumes and their schemes simmer again beneath the surface. The ending hints at a rough but hopeful future for the gang.

Post-release Sunnyvale Trailer Park

Cuba wealth and J-Roc's rise

Lahey, now rich and drunk in Cuba, remains miserable with nobody to share his wealth. Meanwhile, J-Roc has finally achieved his dream of fame, releasing a new record and performing on stage before a large crowd. The montage contrasts wealth, fame, and loneliness among the main characters.

Ending montage Cuba; Stage

Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day Characters

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Ricky (Robb Wells)

Ricky is a quick-witted but reckless member of the trio, whose schemes often spiral out of control. He is determined to pass his Grade 12 exam, hoping opportunity will finally come his way. In the film, his rash ideas contribute to the bank robbery plan and the unraveling of their schemes.

🌀 Impulsive 🤝 Loyal

Julian (John Paul Tremblay)

Julian is the pragmatic brains of the trio, trying to build a better life through business and a careful plan. He uses the bank robbery money to buy a car and upgrade his trailer into an auto-body shop, showing his drive for progress. Despite failures, he maintains stubborn independence and loyalty to his friends.

🧭 Planner 🤝 Loyal

Bubbles (Mike Smith)

Bubbles is the kind-hearted, kitten-loving member, whose dream is to rescue his kittens and keep his friends safe. He shows compassion and persistence even when plans go wrong, and forms a connection with the animal control worker who saves his cats.

🐱 Compassionate 🤝 Loyal

Jim Lahey (John Dunsworth)

Lahey is the exasperated authority figure whose sobriety is fragile and prone to relapse. His attempts to demolish Sunnyvale clash with his own desire for control, and his addiction drives him to reckless acts that destabilize the whole park.

🍺 Alcoholic 🧭 Power-seeker

Randy (Patrick Roach)

Randy is Lahey's ex-partner and secondary presence, whose departure to Julian's deck shifts the dynamic. He adds comedic tension while showcasing how the group adapts to changing leadership.

😂 Comedic 🧭 Opportunist

J-Roc (Jonathan Torrens)

J-Roc is an aspiring rapper who reaches his goal of fame during the film, illustrating a different strand of Sunnyvale's hopes. His success contrasts with the trio's constant misadventures.

🎤 Aspiring 🧠 Determined

Tyrone 'T' (Tyrone Parsons)

Tyrone is a frequent presence in Sunnyvale, often tangled in the group’s schemes. He ends up involved in the consequences of their actions and faces arrest during the chaotic events.

🎭 Loyal 🤞 Cautionary

Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day Settings

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Location

Sunnyvale Trailer Park, Cuba

Sunnyvale Trailer Park is the film's core setting, a rough-edged community where the boys' schemes collide with daily survival. Lahey has opened a posh new trailer park nearby, highlighting a stark class contrast with the aging Sunnyvale. The location anchors the story's blend of friendship, petty crime, and chaotic humor.

🏚️ Trailer Park 💸 Class Contrast 🍺 Addiction 🤝 Community

Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day Themes

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Crime & Money

The film centers on a desperate armored-car robbery intended to solve mounting problems and jump-start new lives. The plan hinges on deception and timing, but is undone by Lahey's unpredictable interference and the security guards. The money represents both a potential lifeline and a catalyst for further chaos, underscoring that crime brings short-term gains with long-term consequences.

🍺

Addiction & Collapse

Alcoholism drives the tension as Lahey's sobriety collapses under pressure. His drunken rampages threaten everyone and expose the emptiness of wealth without stability. The cycle of addiction sabotages progress and fuels the story's conflicts, culminating in a far-reaching fiasco that leaves him worse off than before.

🤝

Friendship & Redemption

Despite shattered plans, the trio's loyalty endures as they navigate setbacks and imprisonment. The rescue of Bubbles' kittens and the prison therapy program offer a glimmer of hope and care amid chaos. Julian, Ricky, and Bubbles still cling to each other, hinting at fresh starts once the dust settles.

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Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day Spoiler-Free Summary

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In the cramped, brightly‑colored lanes of Sunnyvale Trailer Park, life has always been a chaotic blend of loyalty, scams, and improbable schemes. After a lengthy stint behind bars, three long‑time friends—Ricky, Julian and Bubbles—step back into the world they left behind, each carrying a mix of hope and habit. The park’s familiar rust‑and‑recycled‑furniture charm still pulses with the same off‑beat humor that has defined their lives, setting the stage for a fresh chapter that feels both familiar and unsettled.

Determined to prove they’ve changed, Julian vows to go straight by launching a legitimate venture, promising the parole board that prosperity is just around the corner. Meanwhile, Ricky clings to the idea that a simple grade could open doors, and Bubbles remains the heart‑felt conscience, always looking out for the smallest, furriest members of the community. Their ambitions are laced with the signature Trailer Park Boys mix of earnestness and absurdity, hinting at new possibilities while the shadow of their past looms just out of sight.

Returning home, the trio discovers that the park they once knew has shifted under their feet. Jim Lahey, now sober but still carrying his trademark swagger, has erected an upscale rival trailer park that threatens to erase the familiar chaos of Sunnyvale. His new project collides directly with Julian’s plans, creating a tug‑of‑war between old loyalties and fresh aspirations. Adding to the mix, Randy haunts the fringes, ready to plunge into whatever mischief the changing landscape invites.

With the park’s gritty charm intact and the characters poised on the brink of new ventures, the film promises a blend of laugh‑out‑loud moments, heartfelt camaraderie, and the inevitable misadventures that arise when the line between “going straight” and “staying true to yourself” blurs. The tone remains unmistakably irreverent, inviting the audience to wonder just how far these beloved misfits will go before the next inevitable hiccup.

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