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A Grand Day Out

1990

Wallace and Gromit have run out of cheese, and this provides an excellent excuse for the duo to take their holiday to the moon, where, as everyone knows, there is ample cheese.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity5/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

The robot character might be momentarily startling to very young children, but it is not intended to be scary.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Contains very mild slapstick comedy, typical of Aardman animations, featuring no real harm.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show initiative in embarking on an adventurous journey.

Creativity & curiosity5/5
Why this rating?

Highly imaginative use of stop-motion animation and creative problem-solving by the protagonist.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental exposure to concepts of space and invention.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display affection and mutual care.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes the values of ingenuity, exploration, and the bond between human and animal.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Wallace is a creative, albeit slightly bumbling, inventor; Gromit is a loyal and sensible companion.

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