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Running Free

(2000, Rated G, Drama, Starring Chase Moore, Jan Decleir, Lukas Haas)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Cruel treatment of horses may upset some kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 6–8

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.

  • Violence & scariness:

    A fair bit of animal fighting. Caesar voices that he will "kick (Lucky's) teeth in" and kills Lucky's mother with his hooves. Young Richard is whipped with a belt (offscreen). The little horse nearly drowns, gets separated from his mother, and then almos

  • Sexy stuff:

    We see the bare bottoms of African bush children.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Running Free

Parents need to know that sensitive children may be upset by the cruel treatment of horses. Many 5- and 6-year-old kids will love the horse's tale, but parents may have to read the occasional subtitles. Parents should be aware that the little horse nearly drowns, gets separated from his mother, and then almost dies of loneliness and neglect on the cross-continental journey. Also, thirst, snakes, and Caesar, an evil black stallion, almost do Lucky in when he is left to fend for himself in the desert. When the town is bombed, the horses are threatened by fire.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    very cute horse movie....

    i saw this movie when i was about 8...it was so good!! i fell in love with this movie!! okay for just about anyone

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