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Thomas & Friends: Race for the Sodor Cup

ByJennifer Borget,Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 3+

Familiar train tale with mild peril, positive messages.

Movie NR 2021 60 minutes
Thomas and friends Sodor cup

A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this movie.

  • Kara prepares to race
  • A train watches the race
  • Race for the sodor cup

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age 4+

Based on 2 parent reviews

Jessica H.
Jessica H. Adult
November 13, 2022
age 3+

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
Luis R.
Luis R. Adult
October 18, 2022
age 4+

This title has:

Great messages
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What's the Story?

In THOMAS & FRIENDS: RACE FOR THE SODOR CUP, the story starts out with a cheerful Thomas and his friends excited to greet other engines from around the world coming to Sodor for a race around the island. Thomas is ready to cheer on his friend, a fast young engine named Kana who is excited about her first race. But it's not all ready, set, go. The engines must overcome obstacles that call for them to learn important lessons in patience and working together as a team. Will the help of some new mentors and old friends be enough for Thomas and Kana to win the Sodor Cup, or will their dreams get derailed?

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say(2):
Kids say(3):

Thomas & Friends: Race for the Sodor Cup是一个丰富多彩的故事与活泼的歌曲和甜米essage the youngest viewers will enjoy. The plot feels familiar, similar toTortoise and the Harestories we've seen and heard time and time again. Like real kids, the trains have to learn to resolve problems with help and encouragement from adults. Though the race is a competitive event, even foes are often encouraging of one another and always check to make sure others are ok when they derail. Young fans of Thomas the Train will appreciate the familiar cast of characters and parents watching will likely appreciate the messages of kindness and teamwork, as well as the short run time.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what Thomas learned about "being himself." How did Thomas learn that winning a race isn't just about being the fastest?

  • Thomas and his friends have to learn to work together to reach their goal. Can you think of a time you've worked as a team to accomplish something?

  • Hiro tells the young racers "being calm helps you do anything." What do you think that means? When might you use deep breaths to help you calm down from a stressful situation?

  • How do the characters inThomas and Friends: Race for the Sodor Cupdemonstrateperseveranceandcompassion? Why are these importantcharacter strengths?

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