Rescued by Ruby
Rescued by Ruby
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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
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Based on a true story, this Netflix film follows in parallel the journey of a determined state trooper hoping to join a K-9 search and rescue unit, and that of a hyperactive shelter dog who has already been adopted and returned seven times. The tone is warm, grounded in everyday family and professional life, and consistently optimistic. Sensitive elements are few and mild: there is a brief mention that the dog risks being euthanized if no one adopts her soon, and one scene involves the discovery of human remains linked to a murder, handled with restraint and nothing shown on screen. These moments are short, non-graphic, and embedded in an overall very positive story centered on perseverance, trust, and self-improvement. Parents can comfortably watch this film with children from age 8 onward, ready for a brief conversation about animal euthanasia or death mentioned in a police context, should the child ask questions.
Synopsis
Chasing his dream to join an elite K-9 unit, a state trooper partners with a fellow underdog: clever but naughty shelter pup Ruby. Based on a true story.
Difficult scenes
Early in the film, a shelter worker announces that Ruby will be put down that same evening if no one adopts her. This threat is stated plainly without being shown on screen, but it may affect sensitive children who are attached to animals, especially those who have not yet encountered the reality of shelter euthanasia. Midway through the story, Dan and Ruby are sent to a crime scene linked to a murder, and Ruby detects human remains buried under concrete. The scene is handled with restraint and contains no violent imagery, but the police context and the explicit mention of human remains may catch younger children off guard in a film they expected to be entirely centered on a dog.
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
- Feature film
- Year
- 2022
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Countries
- Canada
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Katt Shea
- Main cast
- Grant Gustin, Scott Wolf, Kaylah Zander, Camille Sullivan, Tom McBeath, Sharon Taylor, Eileen Pedde, Jude Culham-Keays, Giacomo Baessato, Brad Mann
- Studios
- Fezziwig Studios
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Based on a true story, this Netflix film follows in parallel the journey of a determined state trooper hoping to join a K-9 search and rescue unit, and that of a hyperactive shelter dog who has already been adopted and returned seven times. The tone is warm, grounded in everyday family and professional life, and consistently optimistic. Sensitive elements are few and mild: there is a brief mention that the dog risks being euthanized if no one adopts her soon, and one scene involves the discovery of human remains linked to a murder, handled with restraint and nothing shown on screen. These moments are short, non-graphic, and embedded in an overall very positive story centered on perseverance, trust, and self-improvement. Parents can comfortably watch this film with children from age 8 onward, ready for a brief conversation about animal euthanasia or death mentioned in a police context, should the child ask questions.
Synopsis
Chasing his dream to join an elite K-9 unit, a state trooper partners with a fellow underdog: clever but naughty shelter pup Ruby. Based on a true story.
Difficult scenes
Early in the film, a shelter worker announces that Ruby will be put down that same evening if no one adopts her. This threat is stated plainly without being shown on screen, but it may affect sensitive children who are attached to animals, especially those who have not yet encountered the reality of shelter euthanasia. Midway through the story, Dan and Ruby are sent to a crime scene linked to a murder, and Ruby detects human remains buried under concrete. The scene is handled with restraint and contains no violent imagery, but the police context and the explicit mention of human remains may catch younger children off guard in a film they expected to be entirely centered on a dog.