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Babe

1995

Babe is a little pig who doesn't quite know his place in the world. With a bunch of odd friends, like Ferdinand the duck who thinks he is a rooster and Fly the dog he calls mum, Babe realises that he has the makings to become the greatest sheep pig of all time, and Farmer Hoggett knows it. With the help of the sheep dogs, Babe learns that a pig can be anything that he wants to be.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The film does not appear to promote products or brands within its story; ordinary farm-show competition is plot-related.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

A sheep dies after being injured by attacking dogs; the film also discusses pigs being eaten and presents grief and fear of death.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

An injured dog and mortally wounded sheep are part of the story, but graphic blood or bodily detail is not emphasized.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Feral dogs attack sheep, Babe faces possible death, and tense separation and cemetery scenes may frighten sensitive children.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Animal attacks, a dog biting a person, sheep-rustling danger, and an attempted shooting occur, but violence is limited and not graphically shown.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates significant bravery in the face of prejudice and danger.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Talking animals, imaginative role reversal, and Babe's inventive approach to herding strongly encourage imagination and flexible thinking.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

The story offers incidental insight into farm animals, herding, animal relationships, and competition rather than formal instruction.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and empathy are the core values that ultimately lead to the protagonist's success.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of empathy, self-belief, and the idea that one can define their own destiny.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Babe is a gentle, polite protagonist who succeeds through hard work and kindness.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Babe would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Babe, and what caused that change?
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