For the Love of Benji

GUnited States rating19771h 25mFamily
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A family's pet dog becomes lost in a foreign country and must navigate the streets of Athens to find his way home. While the dog searches for his owners, he encounters various people and obstacles along the way. It is a classic adventure that follows the journey of a loyal pet trying to reunite with his family.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a traditional adventure structure with long scenes and steady pacing between moments of action. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeA man drugs the dog and marks him with a code in a luggage area.
  • Approx.ScaryA large Doberman dog is used to track and confront the main character.
  • Approx.ScaryA man holds a gun to a character's head in a tense standoff.
  • Approx.IntenseA villain holds a young girl at gunpoint in a car.

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  1. 1How did Benji show he was a loyal and brave dog throughout his journey?
  2. 2Why is it important to have a plan when you are in a new place?
  3. 3How did the different people Benji met help him along the way?

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