The Ballad of Nessie

2011 • 6 min • Animation · Family · Fantasy

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Synopsis

A legendary and friendly creature named Nessie lives happily in a small pond with her friend MacQuack, a rubber duck. When a rich developer takes the pond and land surrounding it to build a miniature golf course, Nessie is forced to search for a new home.

Our family guide

Best from age 3

Movie Knight Score

123 reviews

66 Audience · 123 · 100%

Nessie and her friend MacQuack are forced from their peaceful home by a greedy land developer. Nessie must then find a new place to live, learning the value of community and friendship along the way.

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

Heads up

A creature is briefly sad and tearful.

What it models well

Friendship and loyalty
Environmental respect
Perseverance

Talk about it after

How does Nessie feel when she loses her home?
Why is it important to protect nature?
What makes a good friend?

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