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Our take
The Magic Faraway Tree is a G family fantasy about siblings who find a tree that leads to enchanted worlds. Playful "kill" chants, a haunted wood, a toffee gun, wine offered to a character and kid-level kissing jokes all turn up. Fantasy creatures and brief scares stay within G bounds. Fine for elementary-age fans of classic British adventure stories.
Uplifting themes
Family bonding, kindness and curiosity guide the enchanted adventures The children and the tree's residents welcome and protect one another
Story (may spoil tone)
A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They're transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.
Details
Violence Playful chants and a fantasy toffee gun appear in the enchanted lands.…
Playful chants and a fantasy toffee gun appear in the enchanted lands. There is no realistic fighting
Language No language found in this title
No language found in this title
Sex / nudity Kissing-practice jokes and a comic "totally naked" line turn up. No nud…
Kissing-practice jokes and a comic "totally naked" line turn up. No nudity is shown on screen
Drugs / alcohol Characters offer wine during lighthearted fantasy scenes. The gag stays…
Characters offer wine during lighthearted fantasy scenes. The gag stays comic and brief
Frightening A haunted wood, odd creatures and magical peril may startle young viewe…
A haunted wood, odd creatures and magical peril may startle young viewers. The scares stay playful within PG bounds
Child peril / abuse Siblings explore magical lands amid mild fantasy danger. The peril stay…
Siblings explore magical lands amid mild fantasy danger. The peril stays adventure-level rather than realistic abuse
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
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 No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
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
- Each land at the top of the tree brings new rules. Which world would your family visit first?
- The children rebuild family closeness through adventure. How do shared stories help families connect?
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