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Woody Woodpecker

2018

Woody Woodpecker enters a turf war with a big city lawyer wanting to tear down his home in an effort to build a house to flip.

Ages 7+Source checked

Why this age? Frequent cartoonish violence, property damage, rude behavior, and mild peril may bother younger children; romance and language are limited, with positive family and environmental themes. 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
  • Romance2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The film uses a familiar cartoon character, but it is not chiefly structured as an advertising or product-placement story.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language, including mild name-calling or teasing.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Very light, incidental romantic interest between human characters.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild tension regarding the potential destruction of a home, but nothing intended to terrify.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

No sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional background depiction of social drinking by adults.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Standard cartoon slapstick; characters get hit, fall, or crash, but injuries are comedic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Woody shows courage in defending his home.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Showcases creative problem-solving and inventive traps.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a moderately diverse cast in the human roles.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters ultimately show empathy and cooperation as they resolve conflicts.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes the value of protecting nature and the importance of family and belonging.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Some characters act selfishly or destructively, but persistence, family responsibility, and eventual cooperation are encouraged.

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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 Woody Woodpecker would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Woody Woodpecker, and what caused that change?
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