What age is National Velvet appropriate for?

Movie Knight rates National Velvet (1945) best from about age 6. A young girl with a passion for horses wins a spirited steed in a town lottery. With the help of a former jockey, she trains the horse, Pie, for the prestigious Grand National race, pursuing her dreams against all odds.

What is National Velvet rated?

National Velvet (1945) is rated G. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Is there anything to watch out for in National Velvet?

Some gambling is depicted; A character disguises their gender; Emotional moments during the race. Violence is none to speak of, language is none to speak of, scary moments are none to speak of, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

What are the positive themes in National Velvet?

Determination and perseverance; Unlikely friendships; Following your dreams; Love for animals.

What can families talk about after watching National Velvet?

The challenges of pursuing big dreams; Gender roles and expectations in the 1920s; The importance of honesty and integrity.

Where can I watch National Velvet?

National Velvet (1945) is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Philo, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.