Disney has kept the movie very clean with no nudity, no hint of sexual dialogue and almost no offensive language. The moral sense of the movie is strong and traditional, and in this case good may even triumph over evil. There is a hint of New Age Spirituality in the figure of Will’s Indian friend, but his comments may also be interpreted from a fairly Christian point of view. The violence, though never overdone, may be inappropriate for children under 10. For example, Will’s father is shown drowning at the beginning of the movie in a heart-wrenching scene. Will punches two men in the face and is knocked off his sled by a tree branch in another scene. The dogs are sometimes vicious and one dog fight is especially brutal. Dogs also turn and attack their master, but he is not seriously injured. Various threats are made at Will at knife-point and he is forced to try whiskey once. The rich sponsors of the race are depicted as drinking and gambling men. Overall, however, it is Will’s honorable character that dominates this inspirational story, making it a winner regardless of the outcome of the race.