Question 1

What age is The Dish appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates The Dish (2000) best from about age 10. Based on a true story, this heartwarming film follows a team of Australian scientists tasked with broadcasting the moon landing. Set in a remote sheep farming community, the quirky crew faces technical challenges and cultural clashes as the world waits for history to unfold.

Question 2

What is The Dish rated?

Accepted Answer

The Dish (2000) is rated PG-13. 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 The Dish?

Accepted Answer

Very mild language (a few expletives); Some peril related to equipment malfunction; Brief scenes of alcohol consumption at social events. Violence is none to speak of, language is mild, scary moments are none to speak of, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in The Dish?

Accepted Answer

Teamwork and collaboration; Perseverance in the face of challenges; Cultural exchange and understanding; The wonder of scientific achievement.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching The Dish?

Accepted Answer

The historical significance of the moon landing; How different cultures and communities work together; The importance of science and technology; Dealing with unexpected problems and finding solutions.

Question 6

Where can I watch The Dish?

Accepted Answer

The Dish (2000) is available on JustWatch TV, Stan, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

The Dish

The Dish

What's in it

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Models well

Talk about it after

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