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Bonanza: The Next Generation

1988·Movie
1h 33min·PG-13

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No humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Family and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

This is the continuing saga of the Cartwrights, only none of the original Cartwrights are here anymore but their sons. Ben and Hoss have passed on, and Little Joe is MIA; he went with Teddy Roosevelt and is currently missing. Ben's brother, Aaron is now in charge of the Ponderosa, and Little Joe's wife Annie also lives there. His son, Benjamin has come back fom the East. Charlie Poke is a man who owes his life to Ben Cartwright and is now the ranch foreman, and is not exactly on good terms with Aaron. Aaron has allowed a mining company access to mine on the Ponderosa, but the man in charge has other ideas. And Hoss' son Josh whom no one has seen before, has come to the Ponderosa to kill Hoss cause he thinks Hoss deserted him and his mother not knowing that Hoss died before he could go back to bring his mother back to the Ponderosa.
Western DramaFamily SagaLegacy SequelRanch LifeIntergenerational ConflictJusticeOld WestNostalgic TelevisionRedemption Arc

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Is Bonanza: The Next Generation worth watching?

50
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bonanza: The Next Generation rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Bonanza: The Next Generation?

1 h 33 min

Bonanza: The Next Generation runs 1 h 33 min.

What language is Bonanza: The Next Generation in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.