The Plague Dogs

Name: The Plague Dogs
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Drama
Released: 1982

UFrance rating19821h 43mAdventure, Animation, Drama

Two dogs escape from a research facility and must navigate the wild countryside to find freedom. They face many challenges while trying to survive and find a new home in the wild.

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Two dogs escape from a research facility and must navigate the wild countryside to find freedom. They face many challenges while trying to survive and find a new home in the wild.

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What's in it

Scary: Strong
Violence: Strong
Language: None
Rude humour: None
Sad themes: Intense
Pace: Gentle; The film features long scenes of wandering and survival with a somber and contemplative atmosphere. Estimated

Scary moments

Approx.IntenseThe dogs are shown in cages and have undergone painful medical experiments.
Approx.ScaryThe dogs are hunted by armed men and military forces.
Approx.IntenseA dog accidentally causes a man's death while trying to find safety.
Approx.ScaryThe dogs are chased by a helicopter and soldiers at the end.

Talk about it after

1How did the dogs feel about their life in the wild compared to their life in the lab?
2Why do you think the fox helped the dogs even when they didn't always agree?
3What does it mean to be brave when you are afraid?