Our take
Good Boy is a PG-13 horror film told largely from a loyal dog's view. Rated PG-13 for terror, bloody images, and strong language. Expect haunted-house dread, Indy in repeated peril, brief blood, and some f-word use. Emotional and scary for dog lovers; fine for teens who handle mood horror
Uplifting themes
Loyalty and unconditional love drive the hero dog Indy models courage; humans are vulnerable but caring
Story (may spoil tone)
A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner Todd, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Supernatural attacks and implied harm; mostly off-screen
Supernatural attacks and implied harm; mostly off-screen
Language Some f-word and s-word from human characters
Some f-word and s-word from human characters
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol Brief medicine and illness context for the owner
Brief medicine and illness context for the owner
Frightening Haunting visions, dog peril, and slow-burn dread
Haunting visions, dog peril, and slow-burn dread
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Bloody images and a grim prior death recalled
Bloody images and a grim prior death recalled
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Owner illness and isolation add emotional weight
Owner illness and isolation add emotional weight
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Grandfather's death shadows the new home
Grandfather's death shadows the new home
Talk after watching
- Indy protects Todd from unseen forces. How do pets sense danger?
- The house holds dark history. What makes a place feel unsafe?