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Our take
Finding Happy is a documentary about filmmaker Maria Bertrand rescuing an injured baby sparrow named Happy and exploring human-animal bonds worldwide. Reviews praise its uplifting tone. One pet death is discussed; otherwise expect gentle nature footage and emotional but family-friendly stories
Uplifting themes
Kindness, compassion, and finding purpose through caring for animals Maria and animal rescuers model empathy, patience, and dedication Teaches about wildlife rescue, elephant sanctuaries, and animal bonds
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Story (may spoil tone)
At her lowest point, a woman rescues an injured one-day old sparrow, and their profound bond sparks a worldwide journey to explore with other extraordinary human-animal connections, challenging us to see kindness, connection, and compassion, in a whole new light.
Details
Violence No violence found in this title
No violence found in this title
Language No language found in this title
No language found in this title
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening No frightening found in this title
No frightening found in this title
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 No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
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 Pandemic loneliness and emotional healing through animal care are themes
Pandemic loneliness and emotional healing through animal care are themes
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement A beloved pet's death and loss during the pandemic are discussed openly
A beloved pet's death and loss during the pandemic are discussed openly
Talk after watching
- How can caring for an animal help people through hard times?
- What responsibilities come with rescuing a wild or injured pet?
- Which human-animal story in the film moved you most?