My girls were too sensitive with regards to what happens to Skip. The could not stop crying at the end and are now wary of these type movies. I guess kind of like Old Yeller was for me when I was their age.
My Dog Skip
(2000, Rated PG, Drama, Starring Diane Lane, Luke Wilson, Frankie Muniz)Ratings at a Glance
| 67% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 33% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
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- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Not for sensitive children
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Good movie, but the dog dies
I really liked this movie and it kept my 7 year old engaged. However, he cried when the dog got lost and then again at the end when he died of old age (why is it that movie dogs always die?). I wouldn't show it to him again until he is a bit older.
- I rate this title off for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
I didn't like it; animal cruelty
It made me mad when the boy hit his dog! I think he's a jerk! The only thing I liked about this movie was that it was the same dog from Frasier.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
One of my Favorite movies!
Not a lot to say here other than MY DOG SKIP is one of my all time favorite movies!!! The soundtrack is the best I have ever heard, and the story is classic. I bought this for MY personal CD collection! My children (6 & 9) loved it and it always seems to find its way into our family Friday night pizza night. Whenever the kids are sick and are allowed extra TV time, this is the FIRST movie they request! Just one of those feel good movies that knows no age boundaries. I KNOW you will love this movie!
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
for once I agree with your age guidance
I usually find the Common Sense rating a big conservative -- my six year old was usually fine with movies rated 8+. But in this case, I think 8 is the right cut-off. The scary scenes are truly scary, and much of the social message was over my almost-7-year-old's head. I enjoyed it, though. Terrific cast.
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
My dog (sniff) Skip
My Dog Skip, was a very enduring movie, Boy and his Dog, I laughed, I cried, anyone who has had a dog can relate to this story. This movie teaches some good values along with how to take care of a pet, what happens to pets when they die, the bonds of friendship. all in all a real tear jerker, reminds me of Old Yeller, not for the faint of heart. this movie is rated PG for a reason, there is some violence and death. something that may be hard for younger viewers to understand.
