A man makes a vile allegation that someone is a "pervert" for being kind to his stepson. He's making an allegation that the man is sexually abusing the young man, which is not the case. Otherwise, no sexual or nudity content.

A man chokes and kicks another man violently in the stomach.

A man suffocates a boy's pet mouse in a plastic bag.

A boy cuts the back of a man's neck with a knife. A lot of blood is shown from the wound.

While driving down the road, a man tries to run over a fox. A boy screams and cries for him to stop.

A man tries to run over a young man with his car.

A man is very emotionally abusive to a mildly mentally-challenged young man.

Some emotional adult themes and one violent scene gives the film its R-rating. It's a light R. But it should be emphasized to parents that this film is not a sweet film for children about cute animals. A PG-13 rating would probably suffice. But not recommended for kids under 13.