Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021)

Clifford the Big Red Dog parents guide

Mild language and nothing scary, about what a PG should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

No gore

Violence

Some violence

Some fighting or peril.

Sex and nudity

None noted

Language

Mild

Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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What is Clifford the Big Red Dog about?

As Emily struggles to fit in at home and at school, she discovers a small red puppy who is destined to become her best friend. When Clifford magically undergoes one heck of a growth spurt, becomes a gigantic dog and attracts the attention of a genetics company, Emily and her Uncle Casey have to fight the forces of greed as they go on the run across New York City. Along the way, Clifford affects the lives of everyone around him and teaches Emily and her uncle the true meaning of acceptance and unconditional love.

Cast and crew

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Clifford the Big Red Dog is on our Dogs, Comedy on Paramount+, Family on Paramount+ and Fantasy on Paramount+ lists.

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• “a fun halloween movie, not too scary”
• “funny but not stupid, under two hours”
• “a movie that will make me cry”

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