Flicka is a good show it show the bond between a girl and her mustang.
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Flicka
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
Classic book gallops to the big screen.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Flicka
Parents need to know that despite a few corny lines, this is a wholesome family movie with heart that's guaranteed to appeal to horse-loving kids. Although Katy's rebellious nature is at the core of the story (which is based on the classic kids' novel My Friend Flicka), there are consequences to her actions, and her family comes together at the end and learns to communicate in a respectful way. There are refreshingly few references to sex (it is an animal movie, after all), and few instances of crude or cringe-worthy behavior.
Read our full review by Jane Boursaw
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the best way to communicate. Is it better to get things out in the open instead of letting them fester? Why? Why is it important to see other people for who they truly are, rather than what you want them to be. Also, should Katy have adopted the wild horse against her father's wishes? How could she have handled her rebellious nature in a more respectful manner? Why was it so important for her father to try to save the ranch?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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Good show
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
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- Good role models
great for 9+
I love flicka i cried in scenes but i think it is a great movie filled with passion and i love horses i also think tim mcgraw is an awesome actor
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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Let your Spirit Run Free with Flicka
Flicka is a beautiful betrayal of the love shared between a girl and her horse- a mustang filly. It is about realizing- after harsh consequences- that nothing is worth separating yourself from the ones who love you most. I recommend this for families.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Great film, but language can be a concern
This is an amazing movie. Yes, there is some swearing in it, unfortunately, so this may not be good for your kids. But, it's such a good movie, it really is.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Not as appropriate as I thought
I was not pleased to discover the following in the movie: 1. A bathtub scene in which you can see the lead girl's breast between her arm and her bare back 2. A teenage girl jumping out from behind a tree in a very skimpy bikini (which is displayed off and on for the next several minutes) 3. The same teenage girl, while still in her bikini, snuggling very closely with her boyfriend Had I known about these things, the movie would not have entered my home.
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
A PG movie your kids could watch
It's so hard to find acceptable media for little kids! We've run out of G-rated movies for our pizza and movie night - I previewed this one and it is pretty cute. We let our boys (age 5 and 6) watch it with us because there isn't violence between people or sexual issues. We talked about the issues w/ horses.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
You call this a movie?
Now, before you read my review, understand that I love horses. How ever, I also love violence. So forgive me when I say that this is one of the most boring things I have ever seen. It had the same plot as all the other horse and/or dog movies, that a child gets a horse or dog, can't keep it for whatever reason, and has to fight he adults to keep it. The book was in no way related to the book, aside from the title. I'm sure that people who enjoy "wholesome movies with a moral" will like it, but I go to a movie to be entertained, not for a some cheesy moral.
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
Horse lovers, watch out!
This is a wonderful movie with many opportunities to see horses being horses. There is a scene where a horse is attacked by a wild lion which was extremely disturbing to my horse crazy girl. Be prepared to possibly deal with this scary and upsetting scene. Other than that, it's a keeper!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
This is so touching!
I never wanted to see this movie, but when my sister was watching it at home, it caught my attention and I thought it was really good, I almost even cried. There is some killing and curse words in this movie so I would say it's PG-13, but it is definetely appropriate for kids 9+, as long as they can handle violence.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
I cried
It is an amazing movie but it gets very sad and I cried.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I HATE horse movies, so I hated this. Its a piece of junk. Boring!
Before you read my review, I need you to know that I am a person who absolutely LOATHES horse or dog or pig movies. Sometimes I wonder, how could anybody in the world like this movie? It's boring, corny, and absolutely nothing new. "Flicka" follows the same traditional and very boring story that just about every horse/dog/pig movie uses. Girl or boy gets a horse/dog/pig and then is told by an adult that she/he can't keep it because of so&so a reason. Then he/she is forced to battle all the adults in her life and get the animal back so that there can be a nice happy ending. Flicka is absolutley nothing new. Some girls may want to see it, but I, being a boy, will hate it as every other boy will no matter what. A very familiar plot, extremely cheesy sequences. The only nice thing is the countryside you get to see once in a while. But still, this is a very boring and pointless movie. There is one word for a film like this: LAME!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Touching
You definetly need to see this movie it is about a girl and she loves her horse. You will love it no matter what ! ! ! !
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Loved It!!!
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
FLICKA
THIS MOVIE IS GAYY
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i cried
I LOVED IT SO MUCH, YOU ROCK!!!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
i loved it
i absolutely loved this movie.. a group of girls and i went to see it the day it came out. i ended up tearing my 7year old horse loving nice to see it, she loved.. being a daddy's girl that was raised around horses and live stock this movie hit home in so many ways
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
A must see movie for ALL !!!
this was suppose to be dad and daughters day, but I am really glad they invited me along. This was a great movie and is awesome for any mom also, especially if they are daddys girl. I have never read the book, and they say books are better than the movies, I dont see how this could have been. If you are looking for a great family movie this is it...
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