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Our take
Wicked is a PG musical fantasy about Elphaba and Glinda before Dorothy arrives in Oz. It is rated PG for some scary action and brief mild language. Songs cover bullying, loss, and political injustice; one crowd lyric urges killing. Romantic flirting stays chaste. Long runtime and emotional themes suit upper elementary kids and teens, especially fans of the stage show
Uplifting themes
Friendship, integrity, and standing up for outsiders anchor the story Elphaba and Glinda grow into allies who challenge unfair power
Story (may spoil tone)
In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Fantasy peril and a dark crowd lyric; no sustained graphic fights
Fantasy peril and a dark crowd lyric; no sustained graphic fights
Language Brief mild language fits the PG certificate
Brief mild language fits the PG certificate
Sex / nudity Flirting, kiss-goodbye lyrics, and ballroom romance without nudity
Flirting, kiss-goodbye lyrics, and ballroom romance without nudity
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Flying monkeys, wizard authority, and injustice may unsettle sensitive…
Flying monkeys, wizard authority, and injustice may unsettle sensitive kids
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse Young witches face scary action and school-age bullying in Oz
Young witches face scary action and school-age bullying in Oz
Bullying / discrimination School ostracism and anti-green prejudice are central themes
School ostracism and anti-green prejudice are central themes
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Loss and passing-away references appear in song lyrics
Loss and passing-away references appear in song lyrics
Talk after watching
- Elphaba is judged for how she looks. How do first impressions change over time?
- The story asks who is truly wicked. Can two sides of a conflict both feel right?