Best from age 8 · PG · 2006 · 95 min
Flicka
Reviewed by the Movie-Knight team · Updated
Flicka is a heartwarming family drama about a spirited teenager who dreams of working on her family's horse ranch, despite her father's wishes for her to prioritize school. When she befriends a wild mustang, she sets out to prove her maturity and capability, leading to challenges that test her family's resilience. Parents should be aware of a few emotionally intense scenes involving horse taming and a significant plot point about tragedy, which could be upsetting for very young viewers. This film is best suited for children aged 8 and up.
Is Flicka OK for kids, and for what age?
Watch with a parent. Movie Knight rates it best from age 8. Rated PG.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild1/10
Language
None0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
None0/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
None0/10
Heads up
- Emotional scenes involving horse injuries
- Brief moments of peril
- Themes of family disagreement
Models well
- Family bonds
- Perseverance
- Love of animals
Talk about it after
- What does Katy learn about responsibility and trust throughout the movie?
- How do the McLaughlins support each other when facing difficult times?
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