What age is Where the Red Fern Grows appropriate for?

Movie Knight rates Where the Red Fern Grows (1974) best from about age 8. A young boy in the Ozarks saves up to buy two coonhounds, Old Dan and Little Ann. They share many adventures hunting raccoons, but also face harsh challenges and tragedy. The film beautifully captures the bond between a boy and his dogs.

What is Where the Red Fern Grows rated?

Where the Red Fern Grows (1974) 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 Where the Red Fern Grows?

Hunting scenes are depicted, including animals being killed.; There are sad and emotional moments involving loss.; Some intense moments during hunting and dangerous situations.. Violence is moderate, language is none to speak of, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

What are the positive themes in Where the Red Fern Grows?

Perseverance and hard work; Love for animals; Resilience in the face of loss; Family bonds.

What can families talk about after watching Where the Red Fern Grows?

The cycle of life and death; Dealing with grief and loss; The importance of setting goals; Respect for nature and animals.

Where can I watch Where the Red Fern Grows?

Where the Red Fern Grows (1974) is available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Store, Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.