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A PG animated Netflix original about a tiny woodland creature and a bird who magically trade bodies and must save their valley together. The official PG rating cites action, peril and some scary images. Predatory chases, a menacing fire-powered wolf, discussions of starvation and parent loss, and tense moments where heroes seem dead before returning all feature. Language stays mild, with no profanity, sex or substance use in reviewed advisories. Sensitive younger children may need reassurance during wolf and exile scenes.
Uplifting themes
Teamwork, courage, empathy and environmental care are central as enemies become allies Ollie and Ivy model persistence and learning from each other's strengths, despite early rivalry The story invites talks about ecosystems, prejudice and cooperation across differences
Story (may spoil tone)
A small woodland creature and a majestic bird, two natural sworn enemies of the Valley, magically trade places and set off on an adventure of a lifetime to switch back. Their journey soon uncovers a greater threat—one that could endanger not only their species, but the entire valley they call home.
Details
Violence Predator chases, ecological destruction and peril from fire and floods…
Predator chases, ecological destruction and peril from fire and floods stay animated and non-graphic
Language Mild insults such as dumb, stupid and rat appear, without strong profan…
Mild insults such as dumb, stupid and rat appear, without strong profanity
Frightening Fire wolves, monster legends and fake-out deaths may unsettle very youn…
Fire wolves, monster legends and fake-out deaths may unsettle very young or sensitive viewers
Bullying / discrimination Species prejudice and exile show how fear divides a community, before e…
Species prejudice and exile show how fear divides a community, before empathy wins out
Dangerous behaviour Ollie's curiosity repeatedly leads him into risky exploration that enda…
Ollie's curiosity repeatedly leads him into risky exploration that endangers his species
Grief / bereavement Characters discuss dead parents, starvation and community loss tied to…
Characters discuss dead parents, starvation and community loss tied to the valley's history
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
- Ollie and Ivy start as natural enemies. What did each learn by living in the other's body?
- Different species distrust each other in the valley. How does empathy help them overcome fear?
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