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The Country Bears

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

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    A dumb story about a bear adopted by humans.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 4–5

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Theme of difference, characters of different races
  • Violence & scariness:

    None Family tension, mild peril, no one hurt
  • Sexy stuff:

    None
  • Language:

    None
  • Consumerism:

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

    Comic references to honey abuse
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Country Bears

Parents need to know that although this movie is rated G and has none of the usual parental concerns, they should be sensitive to some of the issues in the movie that may trouble children. Beary runs away, and his parents are frantic about his safety, but he doesn't let them know where he is and doesn't seem to miss them for most of the movie. Beary's human parents don't tell him the truth about his adoption. He's told about his origins very cruelly by his jealous brother. Some parents will regret having their children see a character "play" music on his armpit if it sparks some attempts at imitation.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how everyone feels different from the rest of the world at times, and how we make connections with those who are and who are not like us.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 2.0

    horible

    it is more for kids 1-5, no offence!!!!!!!!!!!

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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