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The Garfield Movie

2024

Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Death of a character1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Standard merchandising presence associated with major animated film properties.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Threats of death exist, but no central characters are killed. It is a family-friendly outcome.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

The film appears to use mild cartoon insults and bickering, with no indication of profanity, slurs, or strong language.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Features a subplot about a cow seeking to reunite with her partner, but it is minimal.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Includes tense moments where characters are kidnapped and threatened, but the tone remains lighthearted.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Features cartoonish slapstick, chase sequences, and peril, including kidnapping and threats of being dropped from a height.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Garfield must overcome his sedentary lifestyle to act bravely for his father.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages creative problem-solving during the heist sequence.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Features a varied cast of animals, though primarily stereotypical roles within the narrative.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters ultimately show care and empathy for each other by the end of the journey.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on themes of forgiveness, family reconciliation, and the value of teamwork.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters grow from selfish to responsible, ultimately choosing to prioritize loved ones.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The Garfield Movie would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Garfield Movie, and what caused that change?
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