Greyfriars Bobby: The True Story of a Dog1961Greyfriars Bobby: The True Story of a Dog
1961
In 1860s Edinburgh, a little Skye terrier named Bobby refuses to leave the grave of his master, the old shepherd Auld Jock, in Greyfriars kirkyard. The city must decide what to do with an unlicensed dog nobody owns.
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 true story of faithfulness. The poor children of the tenements bring their pennies to save him.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Auld Jock dies of pneumonia and the poverty of the tenements is stark, which may sadden little ones. Bobby's faithfulness and the city's kindness are the heart of it; nothing else of note.
Greyfriars Bobby: The True Story of a Dog (1961)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Why wouldn't Bobby leave the grave?
- Why did the children bring their pennies?
- How did Mr. Traill care for Bobby?
- What does it mean to be faithful?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 7+ (Greyfriars Bobby): an old man dies of pneumonia; the poverty of 19th-century Scotland is crushing.
Trailer
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Greyfriars Bobby (1961)
DVD · July 6, 2004
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