Can of Worms
PGUnited States rating19991h 24mComedy, Family, Science Fiction
A teenager who feels like an outsider on Earth receives an unexpected visit from a talking alien dog after he sends a message into space. The boy must navigate the strange consequences of his actions while trying to navigate his relationships with his friends and classmates.
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PG US
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A teenager who feels like an outsider on Earth receives an unexpected visit from a talking alien dog after he sends a message into space. The boy must navigate the strange consequences of his actions while trying to navigate his relationships with his friends and classmates.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Some
- Violence
- Mild
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Mild
- Pace
- Moderate
- This is a standard family comedy with a mix of dialogue scenes and moments of action. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.ScaryA dangerous alien called the Thoad captures a young boy and takes him through a stargate.
- Approx.ScaryThe Thoad transforms into a frog-like alien form while the characters are in a cave.
Talk about it after
- 1How did Mike's feelings about where he belonged change by the end of the movie?
- 2Why do you think it is important to be brave when your friends are in trouble?
- 3How did the characters show teamwork to solve the problem with the Thoad?
Where to watch in United States
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