Watch with a parent
Pete's Dragon
Best from age 6 · PG · 2016 · 103 min
Watch with a parentBest from age 6 · PG · 2016 · 103 min · Adventure · Family · Fantasy
Pete's Dragon
A young orphan boy, Pete, lives in the forest with his best friend, a dragon named Elliott. When Pete is discovered by a forest ranger, Grace, she and her family try to understand his mysterious past and protect Elliott from those who would exploit him.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild2/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild1/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
Moderate3/10
Heads up
- Some peril when characters are pursued.
- The dragon can seem intimidating at times.
- Loss of parents is a central plot point.
Models well
- Friendship and loyalty
- Protecting nature and animals
- Family bonds and belonging
- Empathy and understanding
Talk about it after
- How Pete adapted to living in the wilderness.
- The importance of trust and believing in others.
- Why it's important to protect wildlife habitats.
- What makes a family, and how it can be found in unexpected places.
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