Race to Space

PGUnited States rating20011h 44mDrama, Family
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A young boy and his father move to Cape Canaveral during the 1960s space race. While the boy feels distant from his father, he finds a new sense of purpose and friendship while helping train a chimpanzee for a historic mission.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
None
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Gentle
The film follows a slow dramatic build with long scenes and a steady narrative pace. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeThe realization that the chimpanzee is being prepared for a dangerous mission into space.

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  1. 1How did the boy and his father find ways to connect with each other?
  2. 2Why do you think the boy felt so strongly about helping his friend the chimpanzee?
  3. 3How did the characters show bravery when facing a difficult situation?

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