Story

Based on the Disney animated classic, this live-action remake retells the story of pampered cocker spaniel Lady (voice of Tessa Thompson), whose luxurious life changes when her owners, Darling (Kiersey Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Mann), have a baby.

After a fight with her dog-sitter’s cats, Lady is reprimanded and escapes onto the streets. Here, she befriends tough street dog the Tramp (voice of Justin Theroux), who promises to help her get back home. A romance blossoms between the dogs, but they must evade the persistent dog-catcher (Adrian Martinez).

Before getting back to her owners and their new baby, Lady finds herself in the pound. And the Tramp must survive dramatic fights against the dog-catcher and a rat.

Themes

Crime; animal distress; animal cruelty; abandonment

Violence

Lady and the Tramp (2019) has some violence. For example:

  • In a chase scene between a man and the Tramp, the man falls badly and is injured.
  • Two cats chase a dog and damage the living room.
  • A rat jumps at and attacks the Tramp.
  • The Tramp attacks and kills a rat.
  • A baby’s crib is knocked over, but the baby is OK.

Sexual references

There are no sexual references in Lady and the Tramp (2019).

Alcohol, drugs and other substances

Lady and the Tramp (2019) shows some use of substances. For example, Jim Dear and his friends drink to celebrate the new baby.

Nudity and sexual activity

Lady and the Tramp (2019) has some nudity and sexual activity. For example, Lady and the Tramp accidentally kiss each other while eating the same piece of spaghetti.

Product placement

There’s no product placement in Lady and the Tramp (2019).

Coarse language

Lady and the Tramp (2019) has some very mild coarse language and name-calling, which includes ‘dang it’ and ‘mangy, dangerous mutt’.

Ideas to discuss with your children

Lady and the Tramp (2019) is a romantic, action-filled adventure based on the 1955 Disney classic of the same name.

Lady and the Tramp (2019) is suitable for a family audience, but you should note that it has some mild violence and scenes of animal endangerment. For this reason, we recommend parental guidance for children aged 6-7 years. If you’re familiar with the 1955 original, it’s also important to note that this version has darker themes and is more intense because of its use of live-action and CGI. This means the threatening scenes and evil might seem more realistic and feel more scary to young viewers.

The main messages from Lady and the Tramp (2019) are that love transcends social boundaries and you can find family in unlikely places.

Values in Lady and the Tramp (2019) that you could reinforce with your children include friendship, teamwork, inclusivity, love, trust and loyalty.

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