Dickens & Rumi
Cover of Open Season 3

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Open Season 3

2011

Boog, Elliot, and their forest friends return with an all-new adventure, this time in a Big Top Circus! The comedy begins when Boog's pals choose their family obligations over the annual guy's trip, and a disappointed Boog decides to take a trip of his own, which leads him right into the middle of a circus ring...literally. When he switches places with a devious look-a-like circus grizzly and falls for an alluring Russian troupe member, he'll come to realize that maybe you don't have to choose between family and friendship after all.

Ages 7+Source checked

Why this age? Young viewers may encounter cartoon danger, animal captivity, deception, separation from friends, and mild peril. The story is comedic and resolves conflicts through rescue, forgiveness, and cooperation. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age7+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Romance2/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Standard marketing for a children's franchise; minimal product placement.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild insults and negative descriptors appear, such as “lazy,” “self-centered,” “mean,” and “hostile,” with no strong profanity shown.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Boog develops a crush on Ursa; they gradually bond and become mates, with romance handled lightly and nonsexually.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Brief moments of tension during the rescue, but nothing frightening for young children.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes cartoon slapstick, light scuffles, and comedic mishaps without serious injury.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The animals show courage in their efforts to rescue their friend.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The identity-switch premise, circus setting, animal rescue plan, and inventive escape and travel schemes encourage playful imagination.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Diverse range of animal species working together.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Friends rescue Boog, accept his relationship with Ursa, and Boog forgives Alistair and Doug after they recognize their mistakes.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story supports friendship, honesty, forgiveness, belonging, cooperation, and respecting others' happiness rather than controlling them.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate loyalty and ultimately learn to be honest and responsible.

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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 Open Season 3 would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Open Season 3, and what caused that change?
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