Black Beauty

Black Beauty

Movie (2020)

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Born free in the American West, Black Beauty is a horse rounded up and brought to Birtwick Stables, where she meets spirited teenager Jo Green. The two forge a bond that carries Beauty through the different chapters, challenges and adventures.

Drama
110 minutes
Released
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Family guidance

Ages 7+

The emotional weight of animal separation and life challenges requires a maturity level typically found in early elementary-aged children. Younger viewers may find the depiction of a horse's hardships distressing.

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What to know before you start

Content details to help you decide what fits your child.

Sex & Nudity

0/5

There is no sexual content or nudity in this film as it focuses entirely on the bond between a horse and humans.

Violence & Gore

2/5

The film contains mild intensity related to animal welfare, including depictions of horses struggling in difficult working conditions or being captured, but there is no graphic violence or gore.

Profanity

1/5

The film contains very mild language, such as single instances of 'h*ll' or 'd*mn', used in minimal, non-aggressive contexts during the story.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

1/5

There are brief, background depictions of period-appropriate social drinking in a scene at a tavern, but it is not a focus of the story.

Frightening Scenes

2/5

Some scenes may be emotionally intense for younger children, particularly those featuring horses in danger, separation, or distress due to harsh treatment.

Key Insights

Quick summary and important considerations

A moving story about the special, life-long connection that can form between a person and an animal through gentle care and mutual trust.

Content Warnings

Animal separation
Depictions of animal neglect

Detailed Analysis

In-depth insights for parents and educators

What Parents Need to Know

The story centers on a horse's life journey, involving recurring themes of loss, displacement, and the natural cycle of life, which may provoke sensitive reactions regarding animal abandonment.

What Kids Can Learn

Viewers gain insight into the long-term impact of kind, nurturing behavior and the importance of advocating for those who cannot speak for themselves.

Key Topics Discussed

Animal welfare
Friendship
Personal growth

Why Parents Might Like It

Offers a emotionally resonant, modern adaptation of a classic tale that serves as a strong conversation starter about animal ethics.

Positives & learning

Positive messages

4/5

Emphasizes the deep value of interspecies empathy, animal welfare, and maintaining personal integrity despite challenging circumstances.

Role models

4/5

Jo Green models persistence, compassion, and vocational dedication, prioritizing the well-being of a living creature over personal convenience.

Representation

3/5

Features a diverse cast in a contemporary reimagining, providing broader representation than traditional iterations of the source material.

Learning

2/5

Encourages interest in equine care, animal behavior, and the ethical treatment of living creatures.

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