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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a creature-filled fantasy adventure with collapsing streets and a darker force threatening the city. Language is mild, and flirting and drinking are brief. One young person lives under harsh control at home, which may upset children more than the magical fights. We put it at around 10 and up, with a parent nearby for the scarier scenes.
Uplifting themes
Caring for misunderstood creatures and choosing mercy over fear give the adventure a warm spine. Friendship across odd pairs matters. Kindness looks practical, not preachy Newt protects beasts and people with patience, and allies risk their standing to do the right thing. They stumble and argue. Courage still looks like sticking with the vulnerable 1920s New York, magical law, and debates about fear of the other give families a light after-film chat. History is painted with fantasy. Curious teens will spot the parallels
Story (may spoil tone)
In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When the creatures escape from the briefcase, it sends the American wizarding authorities after Newt, and threatens to strain even further the state of magical and non-magical relations.
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Violence Escaped beasts smash through banks and streets, and a shadowy magical f…
Escaped beasts smash through banks and streets, and a shadowy magical force levels buildings and kills people, including talk of a child who died. Spells and creature clashes are frequent. Impact is clear without turning into a bloodbath
Language Surprise brings a few hells when creatures burst out or chaos hits. Str…
Surprise brings a few hells when creatures burst out or chaos hits. Stronger swearing does not drive the film. Talk stays mild for a wizarding adventure
Sex / nudity A character denies flirting in a light, awkward beat, and adult attract…
A character denies flirting in a light, awkward beat, and adult attraction stays fully clothed. No sex scenes appear. Romance is a soft side note
Drugs / alcohol Adults ask for drinks and hold glasses at a gathering. No one is shown…
Adults ask for drinks and hold glasses at a gathering. No one is shown drunk, and alcohol remains background detail
Frightening Large creatures, a death-penalty chamber, and an invisible destructive…
Large creatures, a death-penalty chamber, and an invisible destructive force create darker scenes within the fantasy adventure. Some may linger with younger viewers
Child peril / abuse A young person faces harsh punishment and fear at home. The story also…
A young person faces harsh punishment and fear at home. The story also mentions a child killed by a destructive magical force
Bullying / discrimination Outsiders and No-Maj tensions simmer, and characters worry about being…
Outsiders and No-Maj tensions simmer, and characters worry about being bullied or hunted for who they are. Prejudice against the different fuels conflict. It is clear without filling every scene
Grief / bereavement A parent names a son killed by the destructive force, and loss hangs ov…
A parent names a son killed by the destructive force, and loss hangs over the hunt for answers. The mourning is brief on screen. Death still has a human cost inside the spectacle
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Newt wants to protect creatures others fear. When is kindness braver than force?
- How did your teen feel about the harsh household rules shown around the Second Salemers?
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