Watership Down

Name: Watership Down
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Drama
Released: 1978

PGUnited States rating19781h 32mAdventure, Animation, Drama

A group of rabbits must leave their home and journey through the wild to find a safe place to live. They face many dangers along the way and must work together to protect their community.

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A group of rabbits must leave their home and journey through the wild to find a safe place to live. They face many dangers along the way and must work together to protect their community.

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What's in it

Scary: Strong
Violence: Strong
Language: None
Rude humour: None
Sad themes: Strong
Pace: Gentle; The film features long scenes and a somber atmosphere with steady pacing and minimal rapid cutting. Estimated

Scary moments

Approx.ScaryA hawk attacks and kills a rabbit during the journey.
Approx.SomeThe rabbits are chased by a farm cat and dog.
Approx.ScaryHazel is shot in the leg and falls into a drain.
Approx.ScaryA dog is unleashed to hunt the rabbits in the woods.
Approx.ScaryA final confrontation between the main characters and a rival leader.

Talk about it after

1How did the rabbits show bravery when they had to leave their home?
2Why is it important for friends to look out for one another during a difficult journey?
3How did the rabbits' different skills help them overcome the obstacles they faced?