Parent Reviews of The Stray

Movie PG 2017 92 minutes
The Stray Poster Image

Parents Say

age 9+

Based on 28 parent reviews

Parents say the movie elicits mixed reactions, with some finding it a touching family story that highlights love and loss, while others criticize it for its heavy themes and poor execution. Many viewers noted that the film's portrayal of tragedy, particularly the fate of the family dog, was upsetting, particularly for younger audiences, making it ill-suited for family movie nights without prior consideration of the film's emotional weight.

  • heartbreaking themes
  • poor execution
  • mixed reactions
  • intense scenes
  • family appropriate
Summarized with AI

Parent Reviews

Sort by:

The Stray Poster Image

What to Watch Next

Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.

See how we rate