Spirit: Riding Free
Spirit: Riding Free
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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
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated horse adventure takes place in a bright and child friendly Western setting, with a strong focus on friendship, freedom, and discovery. The main sensitive elements involve the capture of a wild horse, a few chase sequences, moments of moderate peril, and some emotional tension linked to separation, fear of losing an animal, and implied animal mistreatment through forced training. The intensity stays low to moderate, with no graphic violence and no adult content, and these scenes are usually balanced by a reassuring tone, supportive friendships, and positive outcomes. For most children, the material is suitable from about age 5, though very sensitive viewers may react strongly to scenes where Spirit is confined or threatened. Parents may want to explain beforehand that some people in the story try to control the horse, then talk afterward about kindness to animals, bravery, and trust.
Synopsis
In a small Western town, spunky ex-city girl Lucky forms a tight bond with wild horse Spirit while having adventures with best pals Pru and Abigail.
Difficult scenes
Lucky meets Spirit as the wild horse is captured by men who want to control and train him. Young children who are very sensitive to animals may feel upset when they see him confined, restrained, or separated from his freedom, even though the presentation remains age appropriate. Some adventures place the girls and their horses in chase scenes or moments of moderate physical danger. These can include fast riding, the risk of falling, or situations where a strict adult feels threatening, which may unsettle more sensitive children without becoming truly frightening. Lucky and Spirit also go through emotional moments when their bond seems strained or at risk. These scenes rely more on fear of separation and emotional attachment than on violence, but they can still have a strong effect on children who connect deeply with animal stories.
Where to watch
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About this title
- Format
- TV series
- Year
- 2017
- Runtime
- 24m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Aury Wallington
- Main cast
- Amber Frank, Sydney Park, Bailey Gambertoglio, Darcy Rose Byrnes
- Studios
- DreamWorks Animation Television
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated horse adventure takes place in a bright and child friendly Western setting, with a strong focus on friendship, freedom, and discovery. The main sensitive elements involve the capture of a wild horse, a few chase sequences, moments of moderate peril, and some emotional tension linked to separation, fear of losing an animal, and implied animal mistreatment through forced training. The intensity stays low to moderate, with no graphic violence and no adult content, and these scenes are usually balanced by a reassuring tone, supportive friendships, and positive outcomes. For most children, the material is suitable from about age 5, though very sensitive viewers may react strongly to scenes where Spirit is confined or threatened. Parents may want to explain beforehand that some people in the story try to control the horse, then talk afterward about kindness to animals, bravery, and trust.
Synopsis
In a small Western town, spunky ex-city girl Lucky forms a tight bond with wild horse Spirit while having adventures with best pals Pru and Abigail.
Difficult scenes
Lucky meets Spirit as the wild horse is captured by men who want to control and train him. Young children who are very sensitive to animals may feel upset when they see him confined, restrained, or separated from his freedom, even though the presentation remains age appropriate. Some adventures place the girls and their horses in chase scenes or moments of moderate physical danger. These can include fast riding, the risk of falling, or situations where a strict adult feels threatening, which may unsettle more sensitive children without becoming truly frightening. Lucky and Spirit also go through emotional moments when their bond seems strained or at risk. These scenes rely more on fear of separation and emotional attachment than on violence, but they can still have a strong effect on children who connect deeply with animal stories.