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All Dogs Go to Heaven

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    A barking romp too intense for younger children.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Lying and stealing, but redeemed.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Cartoonish violence, mostly implied; depiction of Hell. Villian presumably eaten by a giant crocodile.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Mild sexual innuendo
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Drinking, smoking, but not presented as admirable.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About All Dogs Go to Heaven

Parents need to know that there are some cartoonish descriptions of death and intense scenes that may disturb sensitive children. The main character, Charlie, goes to Hell in one scene that is revealed to be a dream, and main characters, including Charlie and his buddy Itchy, die. The villain is eventually taken away and presumably eaten by a giant crocodile. Also, orphan girl Anne-Marie is threatened with death in a river of fire. Additionally, the film contains references to gambling, stealing and smoking.

Read our full review by M. Faust

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about forgiveness and earning trust. Families may also want to discuss why it's important to keep your word, as Charlie eventually did in the film. Why did Charlie change his ways? Why is it important to forgive people who earn your trust back? Also, how could Anne-Marie's friends make her feel more loved and wanted? How do we make our friends feel loved every day?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 3.0

    good

    I remember seeing this when i was little, so i rented it and watched it again. Surprisly good, but should it only be rated G? Theres violence, lying, and drinking and smoking and stealing, but all in moderation.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    funny

    i like this movie but why is it rated g anyway.the dog drinks,gambles,and steals

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title off for age 11 and give it 1.0

    this movie scared me when I was little

    It's too graphic for little kids; it really scared me when I was young.

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