It's not the movie for you if you really don't like animal violence. If you have seen "March of the Penguins" it's sort of like that. It's a sad at some parts and it's fine in others.
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Arctic Tale
(2007, Rated G, Documentary, Starring Queen Latifah)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
Kid-friendly film serves up inconvenient truth.
updated 10.15.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Arctic Tale
Parents need to know that though this film is basically kid-friendly and introduces kids to the idea of environmentalism with a light, engaging touch, there are parts that may be disturbing, especially for kids six and under. For example, a male polar bear nearly captures (and eats) one of the cuddly baby bears with which viewers may identify. In another scene, while trying to save Seela the walrus from a predator, her sweet "aunt" dies and her carcass is eaten in full view.
Read our full review by S. Jhoanna Robledo
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how walruses and polar bears are like human beings. How do these families act like yours, and how are they different? Has the media ever depicted animal life in this way before? What about the changing Arctic environment? What is causing all the change? Is it unstoppable? How can humans help?
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Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 2 and give itIt was a little dramatic.
- Lives in GeorgiaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
LOVED IT
Our entire family LOVED this movie. Their was no political message, it was honest to the fact that things are changing in the world and I think they did a beautiful job of articulating that to children of all ages. My children are 3 and 5 and they understood what was going on and enjoyed it, it also gave them an opportunity to ask questions and have a good discussion about our world.
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Global Warming 101 for kids
My 6 yr. old and I saw this movie at a preview screening. It was a good introduction to global warming for older kids. The message was a little over her head, but it gave me a chance to explain it to her in terms she could relate to. She is very tenderhearted when it comes to animals and did cry a few times- it may be upsetting to younger kids because of some animal violence. Beautiful and interesting photography and commentary. We came home and the next day finished changing our lights over to compact flourescents!
- Lives inI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great movie for kids and their families
I learned lots about polar bears and walrus. I liked the most that walrus have families and that they take care of each other. The bears are fast learners.I liked how Nanu learned to do things that her mother never taught her. The movie made me laugh and almost cry. But at the end it I really was really happy that the animals were surviving.
- Lives in TexasI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
nature life
i like it because arctic tale interesting. It help kids lean about nature.
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