Piney: The Lonesome Pine
Piney: The Lonesome Pine
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What this film brings
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Violence
0/5
None
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 Christmas animated film is clearly aimed at young children, with a warm, gentle atmosphere built around family adventure and reunion. The main sensitive elements involve the separation between the girl and her talking tree, a few moments when the little hero is lost, and brief scenes of mild danger or pursuit during the journey. The intensity stays low throughout, with no meaningful violence, no notable coarse language, and no adult content, although very sensitive children may feel sad or worried when an endearing character is far from home. For most children around age 4, this should be accessible, especially if they already handle stories with light emotional tension. Parents can support the viewing by reminding children that the story stays fundamentally safe, that the characters are trying to find each other, and that the holiday setting emphasizes hope, comfort, and love.
Synopsis
A cheerful Welsh girl grows a talking pine named PINEY to be her Christmas tree, but when he's accidentally removed from her grandfather's Christmas tree farm, the plucky family dog leads him on a journey across the countryside while the girl and her grandpa frantically search to get them home before Christmas. Piney's unexpected journey is filled with love, hope and inspiration.
Difficult scenes
The most sensitive moment is the separation between Piney and Georgie, because the little tree is accidentally taken far away from home. For a young child, this situation may bring sadness or worry, especially if they have already formed a strong attachment to the character. During the journey, Piney ends up in unfamiliar places and faces a few small obstacles that create mild tension. These scenes remain suitable for young viewers, but a child who is especially sensitive to stories about being lost or separated may want reassurance.
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
- 25m
- Original language
- EN
Content barometer
Violence
0/5
None
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 Christmas animated film is clearly aimed at young children, with a warm, gentle atmosphere built around family adventure and reunion. The main sensitive elements involve the separation between the girl and her talking tree, a few moments when the little hero is lost, and brief scenes of mild danger or pursuit during the journey. The intensity stays low throughout, with no meaningful violence, no notable coarse language, and no adult content, although very sensitive children may feel sad or worried when an endearing character is far from home. For most children around age 4, this should be accessible, especially if they already handle stories with light emotional tension. Parents can support the viewing by reminding children that the story stays fundamentally safe, that the characters are trying to find each other, and that the holiday setting emphasizes hope, comfort, and love.
Synopsis
A cheerful Welsh girl grows a talking pine named PINEY to be her Christmas tree, but when he's accidentally removed from her grandfather's Christmas tree farm, the plucky family dog leads him on a journey across the countryside while the girl and her grandpa frantically search to get them home before Christmas. Piney's unexpected journey is filled with love, hope and inspiration.
Difficult scenes
The most sensitive moment is the separation between Piney and Georgie, because the little tree is accidentally taken far away from home. For a young child, this situation may bring sadness or worry, especially if they have already formed a strong attachment to the character. During the journey, Piney ends up in unfamiliar places and faces a few small obstacles that create mild tension. These scenes remain suitable for young viewers, but a child who is especially sensitive to stories about being lost or separated may want reassurance.