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Meet Dave

2008

A crew of miniature aliens operate a spaceship that has a human form. While trying to save their planet, the aliens encounter a new problem, as their ship becomes smitten with an Earth woman.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? PG comic sci-fi peril includes a crash, alien conflict, police weapons, taser use, and a drunken gag. The tone is light, but younger children may find the threats or separation tense. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence3/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

No character deaths occur in the narrative.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Features very mild language and name-calling typical of a PG-rated family comedy.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

The Captain develops feelings for Gina, while Number 3 is infatuated with him; the Captain and Number 3 ultimately marry and kiss.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Alien threats, a crash, police pursuit, imprisonment, and a defenseless spaceship may be mildly tense, though the presentation is comedic.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

No sexual activity or nudity is indicated in the supplied plot. Romantic attraction and kissing are non-explicit.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

An alien becomes drunk from alcohol Dave has consumed, and another alien jumps from the ship while drunk; this is played as a comic incident.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Comic action includes a car crash, fighting, an attack on police, imprisonment, weapons being aimed, a taser, and attempts to restrain or expel characters.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters face pursuit, danger, and conflict to rescue others and protect Earth; Josh also takes a meaningful risk to help Dave.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The miniature alien crew, human-shaped spaceship, invented technology, and imaginative problem-solving are central to the film.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse ensemble cast.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental exploration of human behavior and social interaction through the lens of outsiders.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Sharing, friendship, welcoming an outsider, helping vulnerable characters, and protecting Earth are important recurring elements.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story strongly favors empathy, friendship, cultural learning, cooperation, and protecting life over an exploitative mission.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The Captain changes course to protect Earth, and Josh and Gina help a misunderstood outsider; some aliens and authorities behave irresponsibly first.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in Meet Dave would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Meet Dave, and what caused that change?
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