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Air Bud: Golden Receiver

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Cute but more intense than other Air Bud movies.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Josh is still mourning his father's death, but the good role modeling provided by his coach and his mom's new boyfriend help him to begin to move on with his life. Girls take a secondary role here, however. They are cheerleaders or are on the sideline.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Football is brutal, but not violent, per se.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Josh's mom dates after her husband dies. She is shown wearing short skirts and makeup when she goes on dates. She and Dr. Sullivan share a couple of kisses.

  • Language:

    "Fanny." "Kick butt."

  • Consumerism:

    Football teams, like Seattle Seahawks, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers are featured. Mom drives a Toyota truck.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    The football coach eats food like he's got a food addiction!
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Air Bud: Golden Receiver

Parents need to know that the fact that life goes on after a loved one's death colors the plot of this movie. Josh's moods reflect his disgust with the idea of his mom dating someone else. But he learns to trust again, which is an important lesson.

Read our full review by Joly Herman

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Josh's situation. Does life really go on when a family member passes away? How do we deal with death and still try to live a full life? How is Josh coping with his dad's death?
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