Garfield in the Rough

1984 • 24 min • Animation · Family · Comedy · TV Movie · Adventure

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Synopsis

Garfield is taken on a camping trip by Jon, much against his will. A series of very funny disasters follow. But not all is well, as a panther has escaped from the local zoo and is stalking them. Will our hero survive to eat another lasagna and kick Odie off the table again?

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

28 reviews

70 Audience · 28 · 100%

Jon takes a reluctant Garfield camping, leading to comical mishaps. However, their trip turns perilous when an escaped panther begins stalking them, putting Garfield in an unexpected fight for survival.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Panther stalks and attempts to attack the characters
Minor cartoon peril with falls and chases

What it models well

Problem-solving under pressure
Unexpected bravery
Protecting loved ones

Talk about it after

Coping when plans go wrong
What to do if you get lost
Respecting wildlife from afar

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