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Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz

2016

After capturing the good witch, the villainous King Gnome creates havoc throughout Oz as he needs Dorothy's ruby slippers to take control of the Emerald City. So, it is up to Tom and Jerry to save the land of Oz!

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Strongest cautions

  • Violence3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Products & advertising2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

The title uses familiar intellectual property, but does not feature explicit real-world product placement.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Mild fantasy peril regarding the villainous King Gnome, but it is presented in a whimsical, non-threatening manner.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Typical Tom and Jerry cartoon violence involving falls, objects hitting heads, and slapstick antics; consistently cartoonish and low-consequence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show initiative in overcoming obstacles in a strange land.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages imagination through the creative setting of Oz.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse cast of anthropomorphic animals and fantasy beings.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental exposure to fantasy concepts and literary characters from Oz.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

The characters eventually work together for a benevolent cause.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages teamwork and protecting friends.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Tom and Jerry display loyalty, though their typical behavior involves lots of fighting.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz, and what caused that change?
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