The Last Day of Autumn
The Last Day of Autumn
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated short follows forest animals who secretly gather discarded bicycle parts and other materials to build small vehicles for a race before winter arrives, with a gentle, colorful, and inviting atmosphere. Sensitive content is very mild, mostly limited to a few competitive moments, brief tumbles or near mishaps during the race, and light tension connected to the coming cold and the need to reach safety. The intensity stays low throughout, with no realistic violence, no strong language, no sexual content, and no substance use, and the overall feeling remains reassuring rather than threatening. For parents, the most useful support is simply to reassure very young viewers about the short moments of suspense and to use the film as a starting point for talking about teamwork, creativity, and reusing old materials. The algorithmic reference age of 4 seems reasonable, though some children may be more fully engaged by the race and construction theme around age 5.
Synopsis
Winter is approaching, and the last day of the red-yellow-brown glow of autumn is a good time for the animals in the forest to organize a very special race. Ardently they construct buggies from discarded materials, and as the weather turns frosty, the race is on for the hare, fox, hedgehog, bear, and others. With mutual caring, the forest animals ride toward the finish line and their wintering grounds.
Difficult scenes
The setup for the race shows the animals secretly collecting discarded parts and working quickly before winter arrives. This may create mild tension for very young viewers, because the story emphasizes finishing in time and the seasonal change brings a sense of cold and approaching urgency, even though the mood stays safe and comforting. During the race, some of the competitors move through small natural obstacles and there may be slips, bumps, or light collisions between vehicles. These moments play as gentle slapstick, with no visible injuries or lasting harm, but they could still unsettle a child who is especially sensitive to falls or to the suspense of a contest.
Where to watch
No verified platform for the US market yet. We keep this section updated as availability changes.
Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Short film
- Year
- 2019
- Runtime
- 8m
- Countries
- Belgium, France, Switzerland
- Original language
- FR
- Studios
- Nadasdy Film, La Boîte, ... Productions, RTS, Les Films du Nord
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated short follows forest animals who secretly gather discarded bicycle parts and other materials to build small vehicles for a race before winter arrives, with a gentle, colorful, and inviting atmosphere. Sensitive content is very mild, mostly limited to a few competitive moments, brief tumbles or near mishaps during the race, and light tension connected to the coming cold and the need to reach safety. The intensity stays low throughout, with no realistic violence, no strong language, no sexual content, and no substance use, and the overall feeling remains reassuring rather than threatening. For parents, the most useful support is simply to reassure very young viewers about the short moments of suspense and to use the film as a starting point for talking about teamwork, creativity, and reusing old materials. The algorithmic reference age of 4 seems reasonable, though some children may be more fully engaged by the race and construction theme around age 5.
Synopsis
Winter is approaching, and the last day of the red-yellow-brown glow of autumn is a good time for the animals in the forest to organize a very special race. Ardently they construct buggies from discarded materials, and as the weather turns frosty, the race is on for the hare, fox, hedgehog, bear, and others. With mutual caring, the forest animals ride toward the finish line and their wintering grounds.
Difficult scenes
The setup for the race shows the animals secretly collecting discarded parts and working quickly before winter arrives. This may create mild tension for very young viewers, because the story emphasizes finishing in time and the seasonal change brings a sense of cold and approaching urgency, even though the mood stays safe and comforting. During the race, some of the competitors move through small natural obstacles and there may be slips, bumps, or light collisions between vehicles. These moments play as gentle slapstick, with no visible injuries or lasting harm, but they could still unsettle a child who is especially sensitive to falls or to the suspense of a contest.