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An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    The further adventures of immigrant mice.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Stereotypical portrayals of Eastern European Jews and Native Americans.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Cats terrorizing mice and being terrorized by dogs.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

Parents need to know that there's a fair bit of cartoon violence in this movie, though nothing especially bad. Somewhat more troublesome are the rather stereotypical portrayals of Eastern European Jews and Native Americans.

Read our full review by Sarah Wenk

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the idea of the frontier and what drew people to the West.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

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  2. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    This movie's a classic! Anyone who rates it low I really feel has no taste

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