Chestnut: Hero of Central Park

2004 • 86 min • Family · Comedy

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Synopsis

Ray and Sal, two orphaned sisters, adopt and hide a Great Dane puppy from their two adopted parents living in a luxury downtown New York apartment that expressely forbids dogs.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

236 reviews

73 Audience · 236 · 100%

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.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

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

What it 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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