PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue

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movie2020

58%

WISE Score

Flying pups chase a bumbling villain in this paint-by-numbers PAW Patrol movie that even fans found meh.

PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue

movie

G, 2020

58%

WISE Score

Flying pups chase a bumbling villain in this paint-by-numbers PAW Patrol movie that even fans found meh.

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, if your preschooler is obsessed with PAW Patrol, this movie exists and it won't hurt them. But let's be honest: a 5.2 on IMDb and a 3/5 on Letterboxd means even people who watch kids' content for a living found this one dull.

It's the media equivalent of plain oatmeal—safe, bland, forgettable. The flying vehicles gimmick doesn't add much to the standard PAW Patrol formula, and there's zero depth or creativity here. Your kid will probably sit through it happily if they're in the target demo, but you'll be checking your phone.

If you need 44 minutes of guaranteed-safe screen time for a toddler, fine. But don't expect this to be one of those kids' movies that adults can actually enjoy, or that sparks any meaningful play or conversation afterward. It's pure background noise.

Age Fit

Squarely aimed at 3-6 year olds who are already PAW Patrol fans. By age 7, most kids have moved on to shows with actual plots. Common Sense's age-7 rating feels high—this is preschool content through and through.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

PAW Patrol consistently models teamwork, problem-solving, and helping others. This movie features the pups working together to stop a thief and save a kingdom—classic wholesome rescue mission content. The tone is gentle and positive, though the formula can feel repetitive and the pacing is designed for very young attention spans.

Imaginative

Flying vehicles and a magical gem that makes things fly offer some fantastical elements, but PAW Patrol movies follow an extremely predictable formula. There's minimal creative problem-solving or open-ended exploration—just the same rescue-mission structure with slightly different props. It doesn't inspire kids to build or create beyond basic pretend play.

Safe

Extremely safe content with no violence beyond cartoon-style chases, no scary elements, and completely age-appropriate themes. The villain is a bumbling royal relative, not genuinely threatening. Common Sense Media rates it for age 7, which seems conservative—this is classic preschool-friendly fare with zero surprise content.

Enriching

Minimal educational or developmental value beyond basic 'helping is good' messaging. The IMDb 5.2 and Letterboxd 3/5 ratings suggest even fans find this one underwhelming. No meaningful character growth, problem-solving is simplistic, and there's little to discuss afterward. It's pure entertainment filler for the youngest viewers.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Completely safe for even the youngest viewers—no scares, no edge, just pups in jets
Models basic teamwork and helping behavior in a conflict-free way
If your kid is deep in their PAW Patrol phase, this adds 44 minutes of familiar comfort viewing
The flying vehicles concept might appeal to preschoolers who love anything with wings

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What to Watch For

Aggressively formulaic—if your kid has seen any PAW Patrol, they've essentially seen this
The 5.2 IMDb rating tells you everything: even within a franchise aimed at 3-year-olds, this one's weak
Zero substance beyond 'bad guy takes thing, good guys get thing back'—don't expect any conversation fodder
Might feel painfully slow and repetitive if you're watching with an older sibling in the room

Conversation Starters

"Why do you think the Duke wanted to make things fly? What would you make fly if you had that power?"
"Which pup's jet would you want to ride in?"
"How did the PAW Patrol work together to solve the problem?"

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