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Bushwhacked

1995

A inept courier realises he has been used by criminals to deliver money. On the run from both the criminals and police, he poses as a Scout leader and leads a scout group on a hike through the mountains.

Ages 9+Source checked

Why this age? The film contains mild peril, cartoonish slapstick violence, and some crude humor typical of 90s family comedies. It is generally appropriate for older children who can distinguish between the comedic tone and realistic danger. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age9+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Strong language2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Positive messages3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

A murder occurs off-screen and drives the plot, but no central character deaths are shown and grief is not a major focus.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild profanity, insults, or name-calling occur in this PG comedy, without prominent strong language or slurs.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romantic material is minimal and peripheral rather than a meaningful part of the story.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Some scenes feature wilderness threats and the presence of dangerous criminals pursuing the protagonists.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

At most, mild suggestive humor or innuendo appears; there is no explicit sexual activity or sexualized nudity.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Any substance references or use are minor, incidental adult-comedy details and are not central or glamorized.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Features mild, cartoonish slapstick violence and tense confrontations with criminals.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters are required to act bravely in the face of wilderness and criminal threats.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages interest in camping, hiking, and resourceful problem-solving.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The scout group appears somewhat varied, but the film offers limited depth about characters' cultural or identity backgrounds.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides basic exposure to outdoor wilderness concepts, though not academically rigorous.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and mutual support become essential for the group to succeed.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Themes of personal growth, teamwork, and finding redemption through helping others.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The lead character starts as a flawed individual but matures into a positive mentor for the boys.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Bushwhacked would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Bushwhacked, and what caused that change?
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