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Clifford's Really Big Movie

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Charming and harmless. Nap while your kid enjoys.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Diverse characters.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Clifford's Really Big Movie

Parents need to know that there is some mild peril and some emotional tension. Some children may be upset when Clifford and his friends leave home or when the dogs lie about not having owners.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how Clifford got the wrong idea by hearing only part of what Emily Elizabeth's parents said about him. What should he have done instead of leaving? Make sure children know that it is never all right for anyone to leave home without talking to the family about what is wrong.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    our 2 yr old loves clifford. great role model

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Rhode Island
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Good, it's not boring. Live a little!

    Come on, rapscallions, live a little! This movie is good, not boring! That Barney movie (Barney's Great Adventure) isn't lame, also good!!! Live a little, why don't you? :)

  3. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Very Sweet Movie

    My litte one loves this movie...I had to watch it about 2-3 times before I appreciated it, but it's worth it. Also, I always know when it ends, because my litte one comes out of the room crying the end song..."I can't come home until I go". She also loves the "You and Me" song at the beginning. Not for nothing, the music makes the movie!

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 3.0

    Cute

    This movie is cute & sweet my kids love this movie they think its a funny! movie.

  5. I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    So So So BORING!!!!!!!!!!! (not for 4 - )

    This is the most boring movie ever created! Save your time!

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title off for age 5 and give it 3.0

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 3.0

    Made my kid cry

    We bought this movie without seeing it first thinking that it's Clifford and can't be too harmful! There is a part in the movie where Clifford and the gang leave in the middle of the night to join a traveling animal show. My 3 year-old daughter cries every time she sees this (she has watched the movie 4 times) I try to skip past this part, but usually don't get to the remote fast enough. Emily Elizabeth doesn't know that Clifford is leaving and this really upsets my daughter. I would recommend this for kids older than three (maybe 4 or 5)who can understand the themes better.

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0

    Boring

    I was so bored.

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