Chestnut: Hero of Central Park
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Chestnut: Hero of Central Park

Best from age 6 · G · 2004 · 86 min

Chestnut: Hero of Central Park

Two orphaned sisters, Ray and Sal, secretly adopt a Great Dane puppy named Chestnut while living with their new parents in a luxury New York apartment that doesn't allow dogs. They try to keep their growing pet hidden, leading to comedic chaos and heartwarming moments as they bond with their canine companion.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

None

0/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

None

0/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • Some slapstick humor and minor peril for the dog
  • Themes of adoption and finding a home

Models well

  • Love and care for animals
  • Family bonds and belonging
  • Responsibility and problem-solving

Talk about it after

  • The challenges and joys of pet ownership
  • The importance of honesty, even when difficult
  • What makes a family, and how to adapt to new situations
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