Director: Daniel Chong
Cast: Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, Dave Franco
Hoppers is a 2026 American animated comedy film directed by Daniel Chong, featuring a wildly unlikely body-swap between a human and a beaver. With an IMDb rating of 7.4, the film delivers sharp humor and warm heart across 105 minutes of family-friendly adventure that resonates with audiences of all ages.
What is Hoppers about?
When an ordinary day takes a bizarre turn, a young human and an industrious beaver suddenly find themselves inhabiting each other's bodies. The human must cope with a world built to a beaver's scale — dams, rivers, and a social life that runs on tooth-and-claw rules — while the beaver struggles with school hallways, social media, and the baffling customs of suburban life. As both characters stumble through their switched existences, the comedy escalates and genuine bonds form. The story never loses sight of its emotional core: underneath the slapstick chaos, each character is forced to see the world through genuinely different eyes, ultimately discovering that what seems foreign often reflects something universally true about belonging and identity.
Cast & crew
Director Daniel Chong, known for his work in animation, brings a confident comic sensibility to Hoppers. The voice ensemble is led by Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan in the central roles, with Jon Hamm and Kathy Najimy rounding out the main cast. Dave Franco, Eduardo Franco, Aparna Nancherla, and Tom Law contribute additional voice performances, giving the film a vibrant and lively ensemble texture.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers and the Iranian diaspora, Hoppers offers a refreshing animated escape that the whole family can enjoy together. Body-swap comedies carry a long tradition of using outlandish premises to tell stories about empathy, and this film leans into that tradition with warmth and accessible humor. Because it is available with Persian dubbing on K-Time, families can watch in their preferred language — an experience that makes animated films especially enjoyable for children and parents watching alongside them. The premise of two very different characters learning to walk in each other's shoes speaks to diaspora experiences of navigating between cultures.
Where & how to watch
Hoppers is available now on K-Time with full Persian dubbing. You can watch on the web browser, smart TV, or your phone — no VPN required, no geo-blocking, no extra download needed. Subscribe and cancel anytime.