Question 1

What age is My Side of the Mountain appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates My Side of the Mountain (1969) best from about age 7. A 13-year-old boy leaves his city life behind to test his survival skills in the Canadian wilderness. He builds a home in a tree, forages for food, and befriends local wildlife, learning to live off the land.

Question 2

What is My Side of the Mountain rated?

Accepted Answer

My Side of the Mountain (1969) is rated G. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in My Side of the Mountain?

Accepted Answer

Brief moments of mild peril in nature. Violence is none to speak of, language is none to speak of, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in My Side of the Mountain?

Accepted Answer

Self-reliance and resourcefulness; Respect for nature; Perseverance; Problem-solving.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching My Side of the Mountain?

Accepted Answer

What does it mean to be self-sufficient?; The challenges and rewards of living close to nature; Making responsible choices in the wild.

Question 6

Where can I watch My Side of the Mountain?

Accepted Answer

My Side of the Mountain (1969) is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Kanopy. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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