this movie is ok but some parts were boring. but keep in mind this movie is very vilont and sad and some content is just down right inapropreat!! VILONCE:dogs are killed by moatain lion, young boys get into fights, and a young boy takes a fall on an axe and dyes. SEX: none LANGUAGE: there is no swearing but boys do make fun of other by by calling them chicken and such. PRODUCT PLACEMENT: none DRINKING,SMOKING,AND DRUGS: young 12 year old boys chew tobaco on a regular basises. For all this content is why i say that this movie is OFF for 1-8 IFFY for 9 and ON for 10.
Where the Red Fern Grows
(1974, Rated G, Family and kids, Starring James Whitmore, Beverly Garland, Jack Ging)Ratings at a Glance
| 33% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 33% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 33% | of parents say it's too violent |
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
good but some iffy content
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Yard Sale Score
I'm a middle aged feminist, and my daughter and son looove this movie! My daughter is incredibly shy and loves to play cats, and she just happened to pick this up at a yard sale! It was sooo sad but really good! I only wish there were some Elizabeth Cady Stanton references, as she is a GREAT role model for my daughter!!!
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Yard Sale Score
I'm a middle aged feminist, and my daughter and son looove this movie! My daughter is incredibly shy and loves to play cats, and she just happened to pick this up at a yard sale! It was sooo sad but really good! I only wish there were some Elizabeth Cady Stanton references, as she is a GREAT role model for my daughter!!!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
This is really sad...
Did they use like $200 on this?! It is a disgrace to the book. In the book, it's really graphic, in this, it's a little bit of ketchup! I nearly cried when I saw the moms acting. SHE IS THE WORST ACTRESS EVER!!! The book is award winning. This is garbage! Dont't watch!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Totally Exhuberating
Billy Coleman not only learns about hard work pays off, but the message is very clear for children of all ages to know respect, values and trust. I've watched this movie over 100 times and it never gets old. When you wake up on a Saturday morning and the rain is falling outside with thunder which makes it a dull day, your mistaken. All you have to do is pop in your DVD of "Where the red ferns grow" and pop up some popcorn and a nice glass of Pepsi on ice and sit back and enjoy a great movie to watch that will make you cry, make you laugh and make you realize how precious life really is and on the spiritual side of things it's definitely a thumbs up and for animal lovers I went out and bought me two Redbone Hounds and we named them Little Ann and Dan.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
I was bored and exhilirated at the same time
This movie gives a great view on how hard work pays off. It also shows that through Hard work you have some disapointments as well but if you stick to it everything will work out in the end. Great message!!!
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Very sad, but a good story. There are differences from thie book, wich is better.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Just like the book, this movie is so sad! It's definitely worth seeing, but be prepared to cry!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
this is a great book
this is great!! if you love animal story's then you have to read this book! although if you don't like dogs dieing then be ready for the end. it is very sad. all i will say is the mountain lion in the beginning comes back.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
This was sad
This was sad
