Swiss Family Robinson1960Swiss Family Robinson
1960
Shipwrecked on an uncharted tropical island while fleeing pirates, a Swiss family of five builds a new life from the wreckage: a magnificent treehouse, tamed animals, and ingenious defenses. When the pirates return, the whole family must stand together.
For children old enough to talk it through: sustained intensity, or language or sexual content that Common Sense Media rates 7–9.
Why it’s here
A whole family, father leading and mother nurturing, builds a home from nothing and stands together against danger. It celebrates work, ingenuity, and the gift of a united family.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
A pirate battle with booby traps and pirate deaths (no blood), and the pirates are drawn as Asian stereotypes. The brothers quarrel and fight over a girl and then reconcile, so it's a chance to talk about stereotypes and brotherly rivalry.
Swiss Family Robinson (1960)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Which family member was most important to the island home? Why?
- Why did Fritz and Ernst fight over Roberta? Was either of them right?
- Would you want to live in the treehouse? What would you add?
- What was the bravest thing the family did?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 8+: pirate battles with traps and cannon fire, deaths but no blood; a sip of wine; brothers joke about girls.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Swiss Family Robinson Blu-ray (Disney Movie Club Exclusive)
Blu-ray · April 14, 2015
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