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Babe
(1999, Rated G, Family and kids, Starring James Cromwell)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
Heartwarming farm story touching and a bit scary.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Babe
Parents need to know that Babe's separation from his mother, mirrored in a later scene in which a mother dog watches her pups being given away, can be disturbing to children who have had similar experiences. A scene of wild dogs attacking a herd of sheep is surprisingly strong. Nods to the reality of farm life (that animals are eaten by humans) don't fit well with the otherwise fanciful nature of the movie.
Read our full review by M. Faust
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what life on a farm might really be like. Which animals live on farms? Do you think they interact with each other the way the animals do here? What other movies have talking farm animals?
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Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
We love it
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Great film but think carefully about what you'll serve kids to eat afterwards
This is a great film, very sweet and heartwarming, but the realities of farm life may be strong for young viewers. My 5yo was aware that some farm animals are raised to be eaten, but that indistinct awareness didn't quite prepare her for the frank discussions about eating animals that are present in the film or for the more serious concept that the farmer kills the animals in order to eat them. I had very fond memories of the 2nd half of the film (Babe at the sheepdog competition), but had forgotten how brutally honest the film is about where food comes from in the first half. I'm not saying that this is bad information (it's a fair take on farm life, albeit with talking animals), just that many parents may not be prepared to discuss these details with a 5yo (especially as many adults don't want to face those realities themselves).
- Lives in MarylandI rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Charming!
This was such an adorable movie! Babe is so cute, although I must say, the word butt heads was used, and there was a little highlight of violence. I give it a four star review.
- Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Wonderful movie perfect for young children
Babe is a story about a nice pig with manners that breaks down barriers of prejudice. He's a lovable, honest character, but strong as well. A good role model. Very entertaining as well. I must have watched it ten times of my own accord, and I'm an adult.
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