It was NOT a comedy (as advertised) and I think it's too intense for children. BUT it was a great movie!! The main character Briggs has been d/c'd from Army b/c he has so many injuries from Iraq War including head injuries and PTSD. He is trying to get a service dog (who has its own issues from the war) to a military base where they will eval the dog and maybe put him to sleep. The movie was so emotional to me...caused me to think a lot about my deceased husband Jerry and all the veterans we both were honored to work with at the Atlanta VA. This is a great movie for veterans and dog lovers. And it will show the average citizen how much our soldiers deal with when they come home from war. Highly recommend it!! Loved Channing Tatum! Tony Sanders . J Eldredge PeeWee Jackson . Heidi Casey . Missy Page . Tracy Maho