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Open Season

2006

Boog, a domesticated 900lb. Grizzly bear finds himself stranded in the woods 3 days before Open Season. Forced to rely on Elliot, a fast-talking mule deer, the two form an unlikely friendship and must quickly rally other forest animals if they are to form a rag-tag army against the hunters.

Ages 7+Source checked

Why this age? Frequent cartoon peril, hunting threats, chases, and mildly scary predator imagery may unsettle younger children, but the animated tone and reassuring friendship-focused resolution suit most viewers around 7 and up. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age7+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Strong language2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

No overt commercial focus beyond standard merchandising for an animated film.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Themes of hunting are central, but no graphic animal deaths are depicted.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Mild, family-friendly language.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Very minor romantic interest between animal characters.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Hunters, weapons, pursuit, capture threats, and dangerous wilderness situations may briefly frighten younger viewers.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

No sexual content.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Cartoon fights, slapstick attacks, traps, hunting threats, and repeated chases occur, with limited realistic injury and little lasting consequence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The animals face hunters and danger together, showing bravery through solidarity rather than facing threats alone.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The imaginative talking-animal world, inventive escapes, and improvised animal resistance strongly encourage playful imagination.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse ensemble of animals, though stereotypical animal archetypes.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Light environmental awareness regarding human/wildlife interaction.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Care, friendship, rescue, cooperation, and concern for vulnerable animals become major forces in the story.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

It strongly supports friendship, cooperation, empathy, standing up to injustice, and respecting animals and their freedom.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters learn to value cooperation and self-reliance.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in Open Season would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Open Season, and what caused that change?
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