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One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing

1975

Escaping from China with a microfilm of the formula for the mysterious "Lotus X", Lord Southmere, a Queen's Messenger, is chased by a group of Chinese spies.

Ages 6+Source checked

Why this age? The film appears to feature mild comic danger, spy chases, suspense, and skeleton imagery without strong gore or sexual content. Younger children may need reassurance about peril and period stereotypes. 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
  • Violence2/5
  • Alcohol or drugs1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Diverse representation2/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

No product placement or commercial tie-ins.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

No gore or graphic injury is present.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

There is light, comedic tension throughout the chase scenes, but nothing intended to genuinely frighten children.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Brief period-appropriate adult smoking may occur, but substance use is incidental and not central or glamorized.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Features mild, cartoonish slapstick violence typical of 1970s family comedies, including chases and physical scuffles.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

The nannies and other characters show bravery in standing up to spies and protecting the museum.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The film relies on imaginative scenarios and clever problem-solving regarding the stolen skeleton.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The cast includes British and Chinese characters, but the available plot mainly frames the Chinese characters as spies and does not establish broad, well-rounded representation.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental exposure to museum exhibits and historical setting of London.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters work together and look out for one another during their predicament.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of cooperation, ingenuity, and teamwork to overcome challenges.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display resourcefulness and courage, acting as positive, if whimsical, role models.

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