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The Adventures of the Wilderness Family

1975

The story of a modern family bored with the hassles of the city life in Los Angeles. They head for the wilderness never to return.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Family-oriented adventure includes frightening wolf and bear encounters, a landslide, hunting with a rifle, and a bear being shot and killed. The peril is resolved safely, but may unsettle younger viewers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Death of a character2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

A bear is killed by shooting; the cubs' mother has also died in a landslide. Death is limited mainly to wildlife.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal; animal violence is shown but is not graphically bloody or gory.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

The parents are happily married; no romantic subplots involving others.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Children face wolves, bears, a landslide, a storm, and a grizzly trying to enter the family cabin.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Animal peril includes wolf and bear attacks, a bear-versus-bear fight, and a rifle used to kill a threatening grizzly.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Family members face wilderness danger, rescue one another, seek help, and defend the cabin during a grizzly attack.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages interest in nature, camping, and building.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

It incidentally presents wilderness skills, wildlife behavior, hunting, fishing, self-sufficiency, and adapting to an off-grid environment.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

The family cares for orphaned bear cubs, helps animals and neighbors, and cooperates to protect one another.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The film supports family cooperation, adapting to challenges, simpler living, responsibility, and respect for wildlife, while showing wilderness risks.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Parents protect and teach their children, and the family works together, though moving into wilderness brings risky decisions and hunting.

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