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The Black Stallion

(1979, Rated G, Family and kids, Starring Teri Garr, Mickey Rooney, Kelly Reno)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Breathtakingly beautiful, truly magical movie.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    None
  • Violence & scariness:

    Although the movie is rated G, the shipwreck is very scary and Alec's father (Hoyt Axton) is killed
  • Sexy stuff:

    None
  • Language:

    None
  • Consumerism:

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

    None
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Black Stallion

Parents need to know that Pauline Kael said this "may be the greatest children's movie ever made." Although the movie is rated G, the shipwreck is very scary and Alec's father is killed.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the importance of the story Alec's father tells about Alexander the Great and his horse. Why does the horse trust Alec? Why is it important for Alec to win the race? What is the most important lesson Alec learns from Henry?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    5/5

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

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

    This movie was excellent and it was really informative about how animals interact

    It was excellent, that's all there is to say.

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