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Rock Dog

2017

When a radio falls from the sky into the hands of a wide-eyed Tibetan Mastiff, he leaves home to fulfill his dream of becoming a musician, setting into motion a series of completely unexpected events.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Products & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Standard merchandising tie-ins typical for an animated feature release.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild insults or name-calling typical of animated comedies.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal hints of crushes or social dynamics, entirely appropriate for children.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Villainous wolves are portrayed as intimidating, and there are sequences of capture and threat which may briefly concern very young viewers.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Stylized action includes kidnapping, tranquilizer darts, a boxing match, fighting, overpowering characters, and a villainous attack on a village.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Bodi faces humiliation, capture, danger, and family conflict while acting to protect his village and pursue his calling.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Music and inventive self-expression drive the story: Bodi adapts an instrument, writes a song, forms a band, and solves the final conflict through music.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse cast of animal species as characters, but not specifically human cultural diversity.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Promotes interest in music and creativity.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Friends support Bodi, characters show sympathy and reconciliation, and Scattergood ultimately helps and credits him.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of following your dreams, the value of hard work, and the importance of integrity and honesty.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist is a positive role model who values courage and self-discovery.

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