The Painted Hills

PACKED WITH THRILLS!

1951 • 68 min • Action · Adventure · Drama · Family

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Synopsis

After years of prospecting, Jonathan finally strikes gold. He returns to town only to discover that his partner has since died and left Tommy fatherless. He decides to leave Shep with Tommy to cheer him up. Meanwhile, Jonathan's new partner isn't interested in sharing the gold, and lures Jonathan to his death.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

26 reviews

42 Audience · 26 · 100%

After striking gold, prospector Jonathan leaves his dog Shep with his late partner's son, Tommy. However, Jonathan's greedy new partner plots against him, leading to danger for the gold and those involved. Shep the dog then embarks on an adventure to bring the villain to justice and protect Tommy.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

A character is lured to their death
Some peril for the dog and boy
Themes of betrayal

What it models well

Loyalty and friendship
Justice prevails
Perseverance

Talk about it after

What makes Shep a good friend?
Why was the partner so greedy?
How do people deal with loss?

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Painted Hills. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.