Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- warm
- sincere
- uplifting
- family movie night
- summer vacation viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sébastien’s vacation becomes transformative through his friendship with Belle and his determination to protect her.
Sébastien spends his summer helping with sheep in the mountains, where his encounter with Belle drives the adventure.
The ten-year-old protagonist acts against Belle’s mistreatment despite being inexperienced and initially reluctant to join the mountain vacation.
Sébastien is a city boy who finds mountain work and sheep herding unappealing before adapting to the countryside.
Films like Belle and Sebastian: Next Generation, and why
Belle and Sebastian
family adventure centered on a child and a loyal dog, with mountain scenery and a warm human animal bond
Lassie Come Home
uplifting family adventure about a child forming a deep friendship with an animal amid rural landscapes
Because of Winn-Dixie
coming-of-age family drama combining wilderness adventure, animal companionship, and protection from mistreatment
Movie Details
- Director
- Pierre Coré
- Release Date
- 2022-10-19
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (47)
Cast
- Robinson Mensah-Rouanet
- Caroline Anglade
- Alice David
- Michèle Laroque
- Aurélien Recoing
- Syrus Shahidi
- Lou Lambrecht
- Noa Faure-Duval
- Noam Grasset
- Alois Pedrono
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- France Channel Amazon Channel
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Belle and Sebastian: Next Generation about?
- A reluctant city boy finds purpose and courage when a mistreated mountain dog becomes his closest friend and cause.
- What is Belle and Sebastian: Next Generation like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Belle and Sebastian: Next Generation as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Belle and Sebastian: Next Generation violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Belle and Sebastian: Next Generation as mild.
- Which films are like Belle and Sebastian: Next Generation?
- Films with a similar feel include Belle and Sebastian, Lassie Come Home, and Because of Winn-Dixie.
- How long is Belle and Sebastian: Next Generation?
- Belle and Sebastian: Next Generation runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Belle and Sebastian: Next Generation?
- In United States, Belle and Sebastian: Next Generation streams on France Channel Amazon Channel.
