This is a nice movie, but so sad. My son cried big heaving sobs 2 times that he watched it. His Dad cried with him the second time, so my son felt better, I think! Yes, great animation/mix
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The Velveteen Rabbit
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Family film lacks frills but has sweet message for kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Velveteen Rabbit
Parents need to know that although this engaging live-action/animated feature (based on the classic children's book) deals with some themes -- like neglect and death -- that may need explaining, it does so in a way that's gentle enough for young viewers. There are a couple of tense scenes involving a fire, and the main character's mother has died (it happened before the events shown in the movie). But ultimately this is a crowd-pleasing story with a heartwarming, family-centric message.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the movie's central question: What makes someone/something real? Is it love? If so, why? Why were Toby's father and grandmother so distant from each other? Are their reasons understandable? How do their actions -- and their relationship -- affect Toby? How would you feel in Toby's position? And what did Rabbit bring to Toby's life (and vice-versa)? Is the change that comes over the family believable?
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- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Very very sad
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
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Great for Entire Family
My grandaughter is 3 and it is her favorite movies. I always watch it with her and still love it. Great for the whole family.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Good for ages 4-7
The movie kept my kids watching with the plot and the imagination of the main character. Thye also liked the use of actors and animation.
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