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Misty

(1961, Rated NR, Drama, Starring David Ladd, Anne Seymour)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Faithful adaptation of the children's book.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    There is no thought that girls or women can go on the pony round-up, and Maureen helps with the cooking while Paul brushes the horse. In other areas they are very much equal partners

  • Violence & scariness:

    None

  • Sexy stuff:

    None

  • Language:

    None

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    None
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Misty

Parents need to know that overall this is a very family-friendly movie. Due to its age, there are some dated gender roles (there's no thought that girls or women can go on the pony round-up, for example), but even that is pretty mild.

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  • Families can talk about why it is important for Misty to learn to be independent. What is a good way to teach her? Does she know that her mother loves her even though she is trying to teach her to do things for herself? Why does Misty want to stay with the children? Why doesn't the Phantom want to stay? How does Paul know?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
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    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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    Wonderful movie! If you like the book, you'll like this movie. Great actors, great plot.

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