Benji

PGUnited States rating20181h 27mDrama, Family, Adventure
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PG US
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Two siblings find a stray puppy and form a very close bond with him. When the children find themselves in a dangerous situation, the loyal dog works hard to help them get back to safety.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a standard family adventure structure with a mix of quiet character moments and bursts of action. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryThe children are kidnapped by a pair of criminals during a robbery.
  • Approx.ScaryThe children are held in an abandoned warehouse by the kidnappers.

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  1. 1Why do you think Benji was so determined to help his friends?
  2. 2How did the children show they were responsible for taking care of the puppy?
  3. 3What did the movie teach you about the bond between people and animals?

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