Unlike the MPAA we do not assign
one
inscrutable rating based on age, but 3 objective ratings for SEX/NUDITY, VIOLENCE/GORE
and PROFANITY on a scale of 0 to 10, from lowest to highest,
depending on quantity and context.
A city family moves to the country, where the legendary
collie helps them find happiness.
SEX/NUDITY 0 - An adolescent romance results in a kiss on the cheek.
VIOLENCE/GORE 3 - A man is shown dead after a road accident, although there
is no blood. A scary scene where a boy is trapped in a cave with a wolf: Lassie and the
wolf fight viciously, and there is some blood. There are a few fist fights, resulting in
scratches and bruises. Guns are drawn, and a gun is trained on Lassie. Two boys get caught
in water rapids and head toward a waterfall. A sheep is shown mutilated with flies buzzing
around it.
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PROFANITY 2 - Some mild name calling, several insults and a few scatological
terms. [profanity glossary]
DISCUSSION TOPICS - Loss of a parent, greed.
MESSAGE - Pulling together as a family and trying hard can yield security,
comfort and happiness.
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