The Adventures of the Wilderness Family

GUnited States rating19751h 45mDrama, Family, Adventure
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A family moves from the city to the Rocky Mountains to find a simpler life in the wilderness. They build a cabin and learn to live alongside the local wildlife and the challenges of nature. It is a story about adapting to a new environment and finding peace in the great outdoors.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Gentle
The film features long scenes and a slow narrative pace typical of 1970s family dramas set in nature. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScarySkip and his son are nearly caught in a dangerous landslide on a rocky slope.
  • Approx.ScaryA large black bear appears near the creek while the family is fishing.
  • Approx.IntenseA pack of gray wolves chases Jenny and their dog toward a lake.
  • Approx.IntenseA bear named Three-Toes confronts the family and tries to enter the cabin during a storm.

Talk about it after

  1. 1What did you think about the family's decision to move away from the city?
  2. 2How did the family show courage when they encountered the wild animals?
  3. 3What parts of living in nature would you find most exciting or challenging?

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