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The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course

2002

Steve Irwin, AKA The Crocodile Hunter, has avoided the death-roll and saved a croc from poachers. But what he doesn't know is that the crocodile has swallowed a top secret U.S. satellite beacon, and the poachers are actually American special agents sent to retrieve it.

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Strongest cautions

  • Violence3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Products & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

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

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Promotes the real-life Australia Zoo, which is intrinsic to the protagonists' brand.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

No strong profanity is reported; the PG family-adventure context supports, at most, mild language or insults.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Features a positive, stable marriage between the protagonists.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Crocodile encounters, pursuit, dynamite, an aircraft crash, and military helicopters create repeated suspense, though the tone is broadly comic.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes a fistfight, attempts to kill a crocodile, dynamite attacks, aircraft and vehicle crashes, military pursuit, and slapstick peril.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Steve and Terri repeatedly face dangerous animals, armed pursuers, explosions, crashes, and military pursuit to protect the crocodile.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages interest in biology, zoology, and outdoor exploration.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Features a cast primarily reflective of the Australian setting and American CIA archetype characters.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Provides factual snippets about Australian wildlife and conservation techniques.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasis is placed on treating animals with care rather than harm.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Supports wildlife protection, lawful animal relocation, cooperation, and helping people adapt after wrongdoing or failure.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Steve and Terri protect wildlife and persist under pressure, though Steve also engages in risky, impulsive action.

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