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Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry

2005

After being evicted from their old house by Tom's owner for causing major damage, cat and mouse Tom and Jerry enter a race entitled the "Fabulous Super Race" to win a mansion.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Frequent cartoon crashes, dangerous stunts, destruction, and several apparent deaths—including falling, being eaten, vaporization, and crushing—are played comedically but may unsettle younger children. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Positive messages2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental branding related to the show's reality-TV premise.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Several racers apparently die through vaporization, being eaten, crushing, or falling, but the exaggerated incidents are played for comedy and some characters return.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild, stylized cartoon humor; no realistic blood or injury detail.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild cartoon exclamations; no profanity.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Very minor incidental references to attraction/romance.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Some tense moments during race challenges and cartoonish peril, but generally lighthearted.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent slapstick cartoon violence including vehicle crashes, explosions, and classic cat-and-mouse traps.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show persistence in reaching their goals despite obstacles.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

High emphasis on inventive vehicle modifications and imaginative traps.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Various caricatured race participants.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional moments of cooperation, though secondary to competition.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Generally focuses on the absurdity of the competition, with the ending highlighting their classic rivalry.

Good role models1/5
Why this rating?

Characters are often competitive and mischievous rather than exemplary.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry, and what caused that change?
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