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Which film is Stray?
This guide is about Elizabeth Lo’s 2020 observational documentary Stray, which follows street dogs in Istanbul. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) lists its running time as about 72 minutes and identifies Zeytin as a central dog; Common Sense Media describes three dogs and the people they encounter.
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Similar search results can point to two different films: The Stray (2017), a family drama, and Strays (2023), an R-rated comedy. Their age guidance and content do not describe this documentary.
What might concern parents of a 10-year-old?
Common Sense Media’s parent guide flags several kinds of content, including strong profanity and references to drugs. The BBFC’s UK home-entertainment record, dated March 16, 2021, also describes glue-sniffing references and strong language. It notes that the film refers to people seeking asylum in Turkey from Aleppo, Syria.
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- Physical edition comes with 6 Full-Color Art Cards
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- Language: Common Sense Media notes several strong swear words; the BBFC also identifies strong language.
- Drug-related content: The film depicts homeless youths breathing into a plastic bag, which is referred to as glue sniffing. Common Sense Media also flags references to drugs.
- Other content: Common Sense Media flags smoking, a dog fight, protest footage involving armed police, and mild sexual humor or situations involving dogs in heat.
- Themes: Common Sense Media also highlights empathy, compassion, friendship, and kindness.
How to decide whether it suits your child
Use the age recommendation as a prompt to consider the specific scenes and your child’s sensitivities, rather than as a guarantee that every 10-year-old will react the same way. If you are unsure, you could preview the documentary, watch it together, or wait until your child is older. Watching together also gives you a chance to explain the references to glue sniffing, homelessness, or asylum if questions come up.
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Common Sense Media’s parent guide for Stray displays an 11+ recommendation and content notes; it was last updated December 5, 2025. The BBFC listing for Stray identifies the film and provides content advice for its UK home-entertainment classification dated March 16, 2021. The BBFC listing does not state an age category.
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- See the world through the eyes of a cat and interact with the environment in playful ways. Be stealthy, nimble, silly, and sometimes as annoying as possible with the strange inhabitants of this mysterious world.
- Along the way, the cat befriends a small flying drone, known only as B-12. With the help of this newfound companion, the duo must find a way out.
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- Untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity in Stray
- Physical edition comes with 6 Full-Colour Art Cards
- Don't miss out on this one-of -a-kind third-person cat adventure game developed by BlueTwelve Studio for PlayStation 5
- Please note that although this game is Region Free or Region Unlocked and will work on all systems, this is the international version and may differ from the local version in age rating, labeling or instructions.
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- Lost, alone and separated from her family, a stray cat must unravel an ancient secret to escape from a long-forgotten city.
- Stray is a third-person cat adventure set in the neon-lit alleys of a decaying cyber city and in its gloomy and shabby underground world. Roam the detailed area, defend yourself against unexpected threats and solve the secrets of this inhospitable place, inhabited by curious droids and dangerous creatures.
- See the world through a cat's eyes and interact with the environment in a playful way. Be stealthy, nimble, silly or bring the strange inhabitants of this mysterious world to the palm tree.
- On the way, the cat befriends a small flight drone that listens to the name B-12. With the support of this new companion, she must find a way out of town.
- In addition, the physical version includes six full-color art cards
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