# Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (2018)

> A stray dog becomes an unlikely World War I hero after joining a young American soldier in the trenches of France.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/292537

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Animation, Adventure, Family, History, War
- Director: Richard Lanni
- Cast: Logan Lerman, Helena Bonham Carter, Gérard Depardieu, Jim Pharr, Jordan Beck, Jason Ezzell
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5314190/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: uplifting, heartwarming, adventurous, family movie night, history classroom

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