Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. A wild mustang struggles to maintain his freedom after being captured by the 19th-century U.S. Cavalry. Although rated G and appropriate for ages 6 and up, the film contains frequent scenes of peril and animal cruelty…

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

A wild mustang struggles to maintain his freedom after being captured by the 19th-century U.S. Cavalry. Although rated G and appropriate for ages 6 and up, the film contains frequent scenes of peril and animal cruelty, including depictions of a horse being starved and whipped. Parents should be aware that while there…

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Moderate. The horse is roughly broken, starved, and whipped; a train sequence and a cliff fall create real peril. No blood, but the animal cruelty is upsetting.

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Freedom, resilience, and the clash between wild nature and 'civilization,' with the mistreatment of both the horse and Native peoples. Emotional and at times intense; no dialogue from the horse.

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron runs 83 minutes, directed by Kelly Asbury, Lorna Cook, released in 2002.

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