Mr. Peabody & Sherman

History is catching up with them.

2014 • 92 min • Animation · Science Fiction · Comedy · Adventure · Family

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Synopsis

A young boy and his dog, who happens to have a genius-level IQ, spring into action when their time-machine is stolen and moments in history begin to be changed.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

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Genius dog Mr. Peabody and his adopted son Sherman travel through history in their WABAC machine. When Sherman accidentally alters the past, they must fix historical events and learn important lessons about family bonds.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some cartoon peril and chases.
A bully character at school.
Time travel paradoxes might be confusing for very young viewers.

What it models well

The importance of family, even if unconventional.
Intelligence and curiosity are celebrated.
Learning from mistakes and forgiving others.

Talk about it after

What makes a family?
Why is it important to learn about history?
How can we be good friends?

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Top billed cast

Director: Rob Minkoff • Crew: Craig Wright

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
I'm not a big fan of the loser-hero, boy-centric themes in this one, however the animation and sound is high quality and worth the watch.
John, TMDB Community