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An Extremely Goofy Movie

2000

It's all extreme sports and a life of freedom as Max sets off for college -- but Goofy misses Max so much he loses his job and goes to finish college alongside Max and his friends. But as Goofy tries to get closer to Max, both must go to the extreme to learn how to live their own lives together.

Ages 6+Source checked

Why this age? Cartoon sports crashes, sabotage, brief conflict, and characters endangered by wreckage may worry younger viewers, but the violence is slapstick and the overall tone is family-friendly. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age6+

Strongest cautions

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

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Typical of Disney animated feature films, but lacks overt product placement.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Contains standard mild dialogue and occasional mild frustration, no profanity.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Minor, lighthearted subplot regarding Goofy dating the college librarian.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional tense moments in competition or rivalry sequences, but nothing intended to be truly frightening.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Features cartoonish skateboarding accidents, competition clashes, and minor physical slapstick.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show courage by standing up to bullies and repairing broken relationships.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages interest in extreme sports and creative problem-solving.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Features a standard ensemble of animal archetypes.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Promotes the social lesson of navigating independent life and complex family dynamics.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Central theme of forgiveness and cooperation between parent and child.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes the value of family bonds, maturity, and learning to let go.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters grow and learn from mistakes; Goofy's well-meaning but overbearing nature is addressed.

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  3. Which choice in An Extremely Goofy Movie would you have made differently, and why?
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