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Show Dogs

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

2018

Is Show Dogs appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Max, a macho, solitary Rottweiler police dog is ordered to go undercover as a primped show dog in a prestigious Dog Show, along with his human partner, to avert a disaster from happening.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 2/5 · Sexual content & nudity 2/5 · Strong language 2/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 3/5 · Creativity & curiosity 2/5
Recommendation2.3/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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What parents should know

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 2/5
Recommendation 2.3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Sexual content & nudity2/5
  • Strong language2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Diverse representation2/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Generic product placement typical of feature films.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Includes mild insults and language typical for a PG-rated comedy.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Contains very mild romantic subplots or flirtatious banter between humans.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Some scenes involving smugglers and animal capture may be slightly intense for very young children.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Contains mild innuendo and crude humor characteristic of 'buddy-cop' comedies.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes slapstick comedy violence, dog brawls, and standard action-movie scenarios like chases.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The main characters exhibit bravery in their mission to save the endangered animals.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The inventive premise of a police dog disguising himself as a show dog encourages playful imaginative thinking and problem-solving.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse human cast in supporting roles.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental exposure to different dog breeds and show standards.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes the importance of protecting endangered animals and caring for partners.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of teamwork and the bond between humans and animals.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist learns to cooperate and value his partner, showing personal growth.

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