Captains Courageous

PGUnited States rating19961h 33mAction, Adventure, Drama
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PG US
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9+
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A spoiled young boy finds himself at sea after a mishap and is rescued by a hardworking fishing boat captain. He must learn to work hard and adapt to a much tougher life while traveling toward his new school. It is a story about a boy learning responsibility and the value of hard work.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
The film features long scenes and a steady narrative flow typical of a traditional family drama. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryThe boy faces a dangerous situation at sea while being seasick and falling over the rail.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the boy's attitude change after he had to work on the boat?
  2. 2What did the boy learn about the difference between having things and earning them?
  3. 3How did the captain's rules help the boy grow up?

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