A Dog's Way Home (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human.
Rated PG • 2019 • 1h 36m
A Dog's Way Home follows the emotional 400-mile journey of a dog named Bella as she struggles to reunite with her owner, Lucas, after being separated by local animal control laws. The film is rated PG primarily for mild peril, thematic elements surrounding abandonment and animal welfare, and infrequent use of mild language. Parents should be aware that the film contains tense scenes of animal danger and the death of a human character… Sign up for the full guide
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Is A Dog's Way Home appropriate for kids?
A Dog's Way Home follows the emotional 400-mile journey of a dog named Bella as she struggles to reunite with her owner, Lucas, after being separated by local animal control laws. The film is rated PG primarily for mild peril, thematic elements surrounding abandonment and animal… Read more — free account
Content severity in A Dog's Way Home
What happens in A Dog's Way Home, moment by moment
- 0:05 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:20 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in A Dog's Way Home
There is no sexual content in this film.
Violence and gore in A Dog's Way Home
Violence is mild and consists mostly of animal-based peril. Coyotes attack Bella in the wilderness, and there are brief, non-graphic depictions of animal danger and a scene involving a man caught in an avalanche.
Language in A Dog's Way Home
Language is limited to a few mild expletives, such as 'hell' and 'damn,' used in casual context.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in A Dog's Way Home
There is no significant substance use; a male couple is shown drinking wine at one point.
Mature themes in A Dog's Way Home
The film deals with themes of animal homelessness, separation from family, the death of a homeless veteran, and the prejudice against pitbulls that leads to the threat of euthanasia.
Scary moments in A Dog's Way Home
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for A Dog's Way Home yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Dog's Way Home appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests A Dog's Way Home is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. A Dog's Way Home follows the emotional 400-mile journey of a dog named Bella as she struggles to reunite with her owner, Lucas, after being separated by local animal control laws. The film is rated PG primarily for mild…
What age rating does A Dog's Way Home have?
A Dog's Way Home is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is A Dog's Way Home about?
A Dog's Way Home follows the emotional 400-mile journey of a dog named Bella as she struggles to reunite with her owner, Lucas, after being separated by local animal control laws. The film is rated PG primarily for mild peril, thematic elements surrounding abandonment and animal welfare, and infrequent use of mild…
Is there sex or nudity in A Dog's Way Home?
There is no sexual content in this film.
How violent is A Dog's Way Home?
Violence is mild and consists mostly of animal-based peril. Coyotes attack Bella in the wilderness, and there are brief, non-graphic depictions of animal danger and a scene involving a man caught in an avalanche.
Is the language in A Dog's Way Home appropriate for kids?
Language is limited to a few mild expletives, such as 'hell' and 'damn,' used in casual context.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in A Dog's Way Home?
There is no significant substance use; a male couple is shown drinking wine at one point.
What mature themes appear in A Dog's Way Home?
The film deals with themes of animal homelessness, separation from family, the death of a homeless veteran, and the prejudice against pitbulls that leads to the threat of euthanasia.
How long is A Dog's Way Home?
A Dog's Way Home runs 96 minutes, directed by Charles Martin Smith, released in 2019.
Where can I read the full A Dog's Way Home parent guide?
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