Charlotte's Web (G, 1973)
common sense media says
Heartwarming tale of love and friendship.
parents & educators say
- 67% say there are positive role models
- 33% say there are positive messages
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the theme of the film is the cycle of life and death, which may frighten younger children. Families may want to discuss these themes. How does the movie make the youngest ones feel? How does Wilbur show his love for Charlotte even after she dies?
Violence & scariness:
Wilbur is nearly killed for meat and, though not violent, Charlotte dies at the end.
Sexy stuff:
Not applicable.
Language:
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Consumerism:
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Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
- 67% say there are positive role models
- 33% say there are positive messages
- 33% say it's educational
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madmuth
parent
parent
Well done movie but deals with difficult subject matter
This is the first movie my 4-year-old son has ever seen, and I spent a long time researching it before finally choosing it for our first movie night ever. Compared to most of what's out there, this is a very innocent little film about friendship. However, my sensitive son, who has not been exposed to much in the way of media, was still scared at certain parts. **SPOILERS TO FOLLOW** It bothered him that the farmer was going to kill the pig (he didn't understand at all what a "runt" was or why it would have to be killed). The idea of Wilbur the pig eventually being slaughtered for Christmas dinner also, rightfully, upset him. He was even frightened by the scene where two crows chase a rat who barely gets away--it was too much suspense for him. I realize now, too late, that for a little guy like him this is way too difficult a subject to deal with. He gets just enough of it to be disturbed but not enough of it to understand any of the underlying explanations. I spent quite awhile during and after the movie really trying to highlight the positive messages of friendship etc. to compensate for the rather negative impressions he got. Overall, it's a lovely little movie but it is probably more suited to an older child--at least 5 and maybe 6, depending on their sensitivity to film scenes like those I described above.
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hottyunoit63@w ...
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
4 people who wanna die...CAUTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it waz ssooooo boring but i liked it a lil biT CAUZ IT WAZ A LITTE BIT FUNI!!!!!!!!!;)
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Drlrocks
kid, 9 years old
kid, 9 years old
Iffy for 6 to 8
I saw the movie and read the short version when I was five and it scared me so much. I may be to harsh but whenever I read the book now at age 7, I worry about dying.
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Swit Swat
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
A heartwarming story of friendship is packedinto this movie!
This is a pretty good movie which I am sure most kids will enjoy. Anyone under 6 years old might get really sad or have nightmares because of charlotte dying. But besides that, there was not anything wrong with the movie.
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dgdsccbasdcfhw ...
kid, 10 years old
kid, 10 years old
Good
A happy tale of great friendship.
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Samuel M.
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
charlotte's web, prepare for the flyswatter
One of my most feared animated movies ever seen. The first time I saw this movie was with my class, and every bit of it was a hot mess, from the predictable and foiled acting to the annoying musical numbers, I may have been the happiest at the end...when it all ended. Although that movie was darn funny in ways that people usually wouldn't expect (such as 4 men bowing down to Wilbur, but they look like they got shot), in its elemental premise, it's not much of a treat as you would think of it as. The most annoying 2 songs? Charlotte's "Chin Up" and what I call the Wilbur worship song, BY FAR. A "great" pick for post-toddlers, but one of your worst mistakes letting even just the DVD cover slip into preteen sight.
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mannymateo10isback
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
best movie for all ages!!
wilbur was about to get killed by a father holding an axe, and fern decides to take care of wilbur while hes a baby pig (friendship, courage is shown) this is one of the best movies for all ages =)
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BothOfUs
adult
adult
Great fun and songs!
We bought this film to add to our collection of films for our kids - and we were not disappointed. The only thing that gets to me is Wilbur's whining! Yes, Wilbur is intended for the breakfast table and Charlotte dies, but those are facts of life and are dealt with in a satisfactory way. Anyway, it's a lot of fun, my 21 month old loved it (watched it over the course of three days).
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413804
adult
adult
Sad
Not my favorite. It seems it was Pretty much to pull on your heart strings. Small viewers will find this very sad.
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