A Dog's Journey (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests A Dog's Journey is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. A Dog's Journey follows a devoted canine spirit through multiple reincarnations as he seeks to protect his human companion, C.J., across her childhood and into adulthood. The film is rated PG primarily for emotional…

A Dog's Journey is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

A Dog's Journey follows a devoted canine spirit through multiple reincarnations as he seeks to protect his human companion, C.J., across her childhood and into adulthood. The film is rated PG primarily for emotional themes involving illness, abandonment, and death, as well as scenes of peril. Parents should note a…

There is no sexual content in the film.

Violence is generally mild, with the exception of one intense scene where a character named Shane grabs and intimidates C.J. before being bitten by the dog. Additionally, a serious car accident occurs involving a high-speed chase. The rest of the physical…

There is no profanity in the film.

A scene depicts a police raid on a party where underage drinking is taking place, though the content is handled with a light touch.

The film explores heavy emotional territory, including the death of a parent, a child's experience with a neglectful and abusive guardian, and a major character's battle with cancer. These themes are central to the plot and may be upsetting for sensitive…

A Dog's Journey runs 109 minutes, directed by Gail Mancuso, released in 2019.

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