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Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Movie (2009)
Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.
Movie (2009)
Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.
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Sex & Nudity
A husband and wife share a romantic moment, cuddle, and appear to be preparing to bathe together.
Violence & Gore
A character suffers a fatal heart attack.
Profanity
The source explicitly states language is not present.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Adults drink wine and champagne in the evening, and a fiancé brings and drinks beer at dinner.
Frightening Scenes
A key player collapses and dies after suffering a heart attack, and a major character's death is heartbreaking and likely to upset most kids.
Other things to know
A Yankees game and Yankees cap are featured.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Reveals deep relationships, commitment, and mutual love between humans and pets even after separation or death.
Role models
Hachi and his owner Parker serve as ideal, devoted, and admirable models, alongside positive family relationships.
Representation
The American family story acknowledges Hachi’s Japanese background through Ken, who explains the dog’s name and breed. This is a supporting cultural perspective rather than the central viewpoint.
Learning
Families can discuss whether Hachi is a hero or not and whether animals can be heroes; this is a discussion opportunity, not proof of an educational purpose.
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