Question 1

What age is Big Red appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Big Red (1962) best from about age 7. A wealthy sportsman buys a championship Irish setter, Red, hoping to start a new line of show dogs on his Quebec estate. The story follows the relationship between the dog, his new owner, and the estate's caretakers.

Question 2

What is Big Red rated?

Accepted Answer

Big Red (1962) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Big Red?

Accepted Answer

Some mild peril involving animals; A brief, emotional moment of loss. Violence is none to speak of, language is none to speak of, scary moments are none to speak of, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Big Red?

Accepted Answer

Animal-human bond; Responsibility; Loyalty.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Big Red?

Accepted Answer

Caring for animals; Respecting nature; Following rules.

Question 6

Where can I watch Big Red?

Accepted Answer

Big Red (1962) is available on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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