Benji the Hunted

Benji's Back! In the most exciting adventure of his life!

1987 • 88 min • Action · Adventure · Family

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Synopsis

Benji has become stranded on a remote island after a boating accident. He finds himself struggling to survive in the wilderness, avoiding close encounters with a wolf, a bear, and a territorial female cougar with her cub.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

177 reviews

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Benji is lost on a remote island after a boating accident. He must use his instincts and courage to survive the wilderness, facing dangerous animals and protecting orphaned cougar cubs.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some intense animal encounters
Brief scenes of peril for animals

What it models well

Compassion for animals
Resilience
Survival instincts
Unlikely friendships

Talk about it after

How Benji adapts to the wild
Why some animals are dangerous
Caring for orphaned creatures
The importance of courage

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