Parents' Guide to

Curious George: Cape Ahoy

By Jennifer Borget, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 3+

Simple, charming ocean story is fun for preschoolers.

Movie G 2021 90 minutes
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Based on 3 parent reviews

The L.
The L. Parent of 4-year-old
March 26, 2023
age 4+

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
Jessica H.
Jessica H. Parent of 2-year-old
April 22, 2022
age 3+

Great Movie for Little Ones

My daughter loved this! She is almost 3. The animation wasn’t too fast and she was able to follow the story line. She enjoyed seeing the different animals. I liked they featured women in different professions.

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What's the Story?

CURIOUS GEORGE: CAPE AHOY is the latest installment in the popular series that has delighted young kids for decades. This time George travels with Ted (Jeff Bennett) to his favorite vacation destination. The plan was to enjoy some cod fishing and Ted's highly-detailed trip itinerary. Of course, things don't go as planned, and George's playful ways take him on an adventure to find a long-lost legendary shipwreck. With the help of a local fisherman (Christopher Swindle), his niece (Hiromi Dames), and an adorable baby seal, George brings Ted along for an exciting adventure as they explore the ocean in search for the sunken ship. Along the way they save a mother seal and make new friends. Ted learns sometimes it's ok to be flexible, let plans change, and be open to making new adventures instead of reliving old ones.

Is It Any Good?

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Curious George: Cape Ahoy is a lively story made to appeal to preschoolers and it surely does. The toe-tapping music and adorable characters George befriends along the way are easy to love and root for. There's also a surprising amount of science facts sprinkled throughout in a way that a child might remember, such as how long whales can hold their breath, and what compressed air is used for.

Though George's excitement and enthusiasm for new things sometimes gets him into trouble, George is apologetic and his loyal friend Ted is patient and quick to forgive. It's a model preschoolers and parents can relate to as they confront new experiences every day.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about a time they've taken a trip. What things went according to plan? What didn't? What does George learn at the beach?

  • George's curiosity leads him to new unplanned experiences, but Ted likes to schedule things. What do you think made Ted open up to changing his plans?

  • George and Ted explored the ocean in an underwater vehicle and then outside of a vehicle, scuba diving in wetsuits. Which way would you like to explore the ocean? Why?

  • Do you think it would be fun to go to a beach and see sea animals? Why or why not?

  • The pirate book Ted read to George inspired him to explore the ocean. What books inspire you to try something new?

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