Red Dog: True Blue (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When eleven-year-old Mick is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in Western Australia, he befriends a scrappy, one-of-a-kind dog that will change his life forever.
Rated NR • 2016 • 1h 28m
Red Dog: True Blue is a family-oriented prequel that follows young Mick as he forms an enduring bond with a scrappy dog in the Australian outback. The film is largely wholesome, though it includes a few instances of mild, suggestive dialogue and light thematic intensity regarding a wildfire. Parents should be aware of a few instances where the film touches on romance or misuses words like 'orgies' in a comedic, naive way. It is… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Red Dog: True Blue appropriate for kids?
Red Dog: True Blue is a family-oriented prequel that follows young Mick as he forms an enduring bond with a scrappy dog in the Australian outback. The film is largely wholesome, though it includes a few instances of mild, suggestive dialogue and light thematic intensity… Read more — free account
Content severity in Red Dog: True Blue
What happens in Red Dog: True Blue, moment by moment
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:22 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:35 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in Red Dog: True Blue
The film contains mild, infrequent suggestive content. A boy mentions the word 'orgies' while playing with his dog, clarifying shortly after that he doesn't know what the term means. Other scenes include a woman hanging underwear on a clothesline, characters flirting, and brief, non-graphic romantic gestures between adults.
Violence and gore in Red Dog: True Blue
None. There is no on-screen violence, combat, or gore.
Language in Red Dog: True Blue
None. The dialogue is clean and free of profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Red Dog: True Blue
None. No drugs, alcohol, or smoking are depicted.
Mature themes in Red Dog: True Blue
The film explores themes of companionship, separation, and the natural world. A wildfire sequence presents a brief moment of danger that may be intense for very young children.
Scary moments in Red Dog: True Blue
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Red Dog: True Blue 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 Red Dog: True Blue appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Red Dog: True Blue is best for ages 8+. It's rated NR. Red Dog: True Blue is a family-oriented prequel that follows young Mick as he forms an enduring bond with a scrappy dog in the Australian outback. The film is largely wholesome, though it includes a few instances of…
What age rating does Red Dog: True Blue have?
Red Dog: True Blue is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Red Dog: True Blue about?
Red Dog: True Blue is a family-oriented prequel that follows young Mick as he forms an enduring bond with a scrappy dog in the Australian outback. The film is largely wholesome, though it includes a few instances of mild, suggestive dialogue and light thematic intensity regarding a wildfire. Parents should be aware of…
Is there sex or nudity in Red Dog: True Blue?
The film contains mild, infrequent suggestive content. A boy mentions the word 'orgies' while playing with his dog, clarifying shortly after that he doesn't know what the term means. Other scenes include a woman hanging underwear on a clothesline, characters…
How violent is Red Dog: True Blue?
None. There is no on-screen violence, combat, or gore.
Is the language in Red Dog: True Blue appropriate for kids?
None. The dialogue is clean and free of profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Red Dog: True Blue?
None. No drugs, alcohol, or smoking are depicted.
What mature themes appear in Red Dog: True Blue?
The film explores themes of companionship, separation, and the natural world. A wildfire sequence presents a brief moment of danger that may be intense for very young children.
How long is Red Dog: True Blue?
Red Dog: True Blue runs 88 minutes, directed by Kriv Stenders, released in 2016.
Where can I read the full Red Dog: True Blue parent guide?
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