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Father Goose
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Cary Grant charms in this WWII comedy.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Father Goose
Parents need to know that the main character is on a constant search for the whiskey that his commanding officer and his prim island-mate hide from him. He's clearly not posited as a role model, though, and he reforms his ways. Even though this is foremost a comedy, it's set during World War II. The Japanese are the enemy, there's an air attack at the end, and at one point, the youngest little girl is in danger. Compared to war scenes in contemporary films, those in Father Goose are hardly worrisome.
Read our full review by Kathryn McGarr
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what it's like for the children to be away from their parents in a time of war. At first, Anne complains that she wants to go home, but by the end, she wants to stay -- why does she change her mind? What makes Jenny start talking again? Is Harriet accepted as a tomboy? What are the ways Ms. Freneau tries to create a "normal" environment on the island? Do you think it's good that she hides Mr. Eckland's whiskey even though it's his island? What does Mr. Eckland see as his responsibilities at the beginning of the film? How about by the end?
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- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Cute movie...
Great Cary Grant movie, a little long though. not a whole lot of language. However, it does have an s-word, a few d--n's,h-ll's,and b--ch. There is also a little bit of sexual innuendo, although most will go over younger kid's heads. Overall a great movie.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Cute movie...
Great Cary Grant movie, a little long though. not a whole lot of language. However, it does have an s-word, a few d--n's,h-ll's,and b--ch. There is also a little bit of sexual innuendo, although most will go over younger kid's heads. Overall a great movie.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Cute movie...
Great Cary Grant movie, a little long though. not a whole lot of language. However, it does have an s-word, a few d--n's,h-ll's,and b--ch. There is also a little bit of sexual innuendo, although most will go over younger kid's heads. Overall a great movie.
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