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Hitpig!

2024

A porcine bounty hunter accepts his next hit: Pickles, a naive, ebullient elephant. Though he initially sets out to capture the perky pachyderm, the unlikely pair find themselves crisscrossing the globe on an adventure that brings out the best in both of them.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

No significant brand placement; it is a standalone feature film.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

A mentor character is eaten by a crocodile off-screen; the villain and his crocodile are incinerated in space, which is handled in a comedic tone.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

No graphic blood or injuries are depicted.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Features mild crude humor and playful insults appropriate for an animated family film.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

There is no focus on romantic relationships.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Threats include a predatory crocodile, abduction and pursuit, plane and balloon accidents, drowning danger, space peril, and an intimidating villain.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes slapstick combat, chases, and a final confrontation involving a crocodile and flying palace, but it is stylized animation.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Hitpig and allies face dangerous villains, rescue Pickles, and persist through crashes, water, flight, and space peril to protect a friend.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The story uses imaginative anthropomorphic animals, inventive vehicles, global travel, a flying palace, superhero antics, and humorous problem-solving.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features an inclusive voice cast and diverse representation among the animal and human characters.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental messaging regarding the ethical treatment of animals.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is a central theme and the primary driver of the protagonist's character development.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of empathy, kindness, animal advocacy, and finding chosen family.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shifts from a mercenary to a hero, providing a positive arc about moral growth.

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