The Garfield Movie
FamilyComedyAdventureAnimation
6+PG
2024·1h 41m·Mark Dindal·Alcon Entertainment·● Script read & verified
The Garfield Movie is a 2024 CGI-animated adventure comedy about the famous lasagna-loving orange cat who is forced out of his pampered indoor life when...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
The film focuses heavily on Garfield's abandonment issues and daddy problems, which may be emotionally complex for children from non-traditional family structures.
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
None▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
Garfield's journey centers on reconnecting with his estranged father Vic and learning about family loyalty. The film's emotional core is about mending broken family bonds and discovering that family relationships are worth fighting for.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Strong message about father-son relationships and forgiveness as Garfield learns to understand why Vic left him
- ✓Themes of loyalty and friendship through Garfield and Odie's bond
- ✓Shows growth and stepping outside comfort zones when Garfield leaves his pampered life
Cast:Chris PrattSamuel L. JacksonHannah WaddinghamVing RhamesNicholas Hoult