My Dog Skip
PGUnited States rating20001h 35mComedy, Drama, Family
A lonely boy in the 1940s finds a sense of belonging and friendship after receiving a terrier puppy for his birthday. The story follows the growing bond between the boy and his dog as they navigate life together through many years.
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A lonely boy in the 1940s finds a sense of belonging and friendship after receiving a terrier puppy for his birthday. The story follows the growing bond between the boy and his dog as they navigate life together through many years.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Some
- Violence
- Mild
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Some
- Pace
- Gentle
- The film follows a slow and contemplative narrative with long scenes and a gentle atmosphere. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeWillie is confronted by bullies who demand he spend the night in a graveyard.
- Approx.ScaryTwo moonshiners threaten the dog in a crypt during the night.
- Approx.SomeSkip is knocked out by a man while being rescued in a graveyard.
Talk about it after
- 1How did having a pet help Willie feel less lonely?
- 2Why do you think it is important to be kind to animals even when we are frustrated?
- 3How did Willie's feelings about Skip change as he grew older?
Where to watch in United States
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