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Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Many kids will like this mustang tale.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Very positive Native American character
  • Violence & scariness:

    Horses starved and beaten, scary fire, peril Horses starved and beaten, scary fire, peril
  • Sexy stuff:

    None
  • Language:

    None
  • Consumerism:

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

    Liquor bottle
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

Parents need to know that this movie may be too scary for younger kids. The soldiers use guns and treat Spirit harshly, applying whips and spurs. The blacksmith makes an unsuccessful attempt to brand him. Characters are in peril and it appears that one has been killed. There's a fire and a chase scene. The Native American boy is portrayed as brave, compassionate, and honorable. Some families may be concerned that all of the white males are portrayed as brutal and insensitive.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the different ways that the Colonel and Little Creek have of trying to teach Spirit to carry a rider. Do different parents have different ways of teaching children? What ways work best? What made Spirit different from the other horses, those of his family and those he met on his travels? Families of older children might want to talk about the triumph and tragedy of the Westward Expansion in the 19th century.

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  1. I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Not ready at age 5.

    I'm watching this as I type and decided I'm not ready for my 5 year old to see it yet. Certainly not my 3 year old, so it can't pass as a family movie for us. There is a lot of peril and violent interaction. It's certainly an adventure, but by percentage of time spent on negative vs. positive action, I just can't endorse this until my kids are older. It's almost non-stop action and I'd like to keep it more calm here. The landscapes are beautiful. We'll check it out later when my kids are ready for more discussion about it. It will raise lots of questions about violence. But it does lack the typical annoying, base, verbal violence and drama of so many other shows.

  2. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 3.0

    sensitive -emotional kids beware

    My 6 year old is sensitive and cried multiple times watching this movie. If you have a sensitive child just beware that this movie has parts that are sad when the horse is separated from loved ones etc. that can lead sensitive children to tears.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 0.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    A beautiful movie

    For hardly any talking in this film, this movie was AWESOME! The horses seemed so realistic, so did the people. Kids may be frightened by some people that tie up the horses, kick them, and beat them. But, it's a beautiful tale.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    My daughter's favorite movie!

    My 5-year-old daughter loves this movie. It has been her most watched film.

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 0.0

    most horroble movie ever! there was hardly any words at all. i just fell sorry my mom waisted her money an this. entertaining for NO ONE!!!!!!!!!!!

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

  9. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 2.0

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Spirit was very enjoyable

    Im a big fan of the Disney Animation Full length films. As the general review stated there is some violence and some abuse tward Spirit.... but the film is very enjoyable for adults, lots of adult themed humor that goes right over the kids heads. The kids can enjoy this film as well, lots of action, some fun scenes. In no way was i ever bored nor did i even look up at the clock to see how much time was left in the film. I have a 2 yr old that watched the entire movie with mommy and daddy, and the entire time she just squeeled "horsey's"!! It was very cute. A must see for the whole family.

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