Goodbye Christopher Robin

PGUnited States rating20171h 47mFamily, History, Drama
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PG US
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This film tells the true story of the author of Winnie the Pooh and how his son inspired the famous stories. It follows the family as they navigate life during two different wars while creating a beloved literary world. It is a gentle look at the bond between a father and son.

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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 takes and a gentle atmosphere that allows the story to unfold naturally. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryThe father experiences flashbacks of his experiences in the trenches during World War I.
  • Approx.SomeThe son is bullied by other children at his boarding school.
  • Approx.IntenseThe son is sent to war and is presumed dead for a period of time.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the father and son use their imagination to create the stories of Winnie the Pooh?
  2. 2Why do you think the stories were so comforting to people during the war?
  3. 3How did the father and son's relationship change as the son grew older?

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