Courage of Lassie

As Refreshing As A Breath Of Spring !

1946 • 92 min • Family · Adventure · Drama

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Synopsis

Bill's separated from his litter, making friends with the wild creatures until he's found and adopted by young Kathie. An accident separates him from her, and he's drafted into K-9 duty in the trenches until battle fatigue takes its toll and he turns vicious. And even though he finds his way back home, he may be condemned as a killer.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

36 reviews

59 Audience · 36 · 100%

Separated from his litter, a young collie named Bill befriends wild animals before being adopted by Kathie. An accident leads him to K-9 duty in WWII, where battle fatigue makes him aggressive. He eventually returns home, but faces misunderstanding due to his wartime trauma.

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

Heads up

Depiction of war-time settings and dog combat.
Scenes showing a dog experiencing battle fatigue and aggression.
A car accident occurs, though the human characters are mostly unharmed.
Some scenes might be sad or intense for very young viewers.

What it models well

Loyalty and devotion
Courage in adversity
Human-animal bond
Rehabilitation and understanding

Talk about it after

The effects of war on individuals, including animals, and PTSD.
The importance of patience and understanding with those who have experienced trauma.
The challenges of adapting to new environments and overcoming fear.
The responsibility of caring for pets and ensuring their well-being.

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