Bogus

PGUnited States rating19961h 50mFantasy, Comedy, Family
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PG US
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A young boy who has lost his mother is moved to a new home where he is cared for by his aunt. He is accompanied by a flamboyant imaginary friend who helps him navigate his new life and his feelings of loss. The story follows the growing bond between the boy and his new guardian as they learn to support one another.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Moderate
This is a standard family feature with a mix of dialogue scenes and magical moments. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA car accident occurs at the beginning of the film involving the boy's mother.
  • Approx.ScaryThe boy sleepwalks and hallucinates while on a fire escape at night.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the boy and his aunt learn to become a team?
  2. 2Why do you think the boy created an imaginary friend to help him feel better?
  3. 3How did the characters show they were trying to be brave during hard times?

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