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1962
In Quebec, an orphan named René is hired to care for wealthy James Haggin's prize Irish setter, Big Red. Haggin wants a show champion, but René and the dog belong to the wild country.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
A boy's love for a dog softens a hard man. Disney animal drama in the Canadian wilderness.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
A mountain lion attack and a dog's serious injury may upset little ones. René goes against Haggin's orders to save the dog, which the film sympathizes with and is worth talking about; smoking.
Big Red (1962)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Why did Mr. Haggin and René see Red so differently?
- Was René right to disobey Mr. Haggin?
- How did Mr. Haggin change?
- What did René learn about caring for an animal?
Content advisory
WebSearch synthesis (Prime Video advisory): violence and smoking; a mountain lion encounter and a dog's serious injury.
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Big Red (1962)
DVD · July 23, 2002
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