PG-13

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Love makes fools of us all.

1999 • 116 min • Fantasy · Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

The lovely Hermia is to wed Demetrius, but she truly cares for Lysander. Hermia's friend, Helena, is in love with Demetrius, while other romantic entanglements abound in the woods, with married fairy rulers Titania and Oberon toying with various lovers and each other.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

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Lovers, fairies, and mischievous magic intertwine in an enchanted forest. Hermia loves Lysander, but is promised to Demetrius, who Helena loves. Fairy rulers Oberon and Titania interfere with mortals and each other, leading to comical chaos and mixed-up affections.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some suggestive humor and innuendo
Brief arguments and mild physical scuffles
Characters consume a magical love potion

What it models well

Love and reconciliation
The power of nature
Friendship and loyalty

Talk about it after

The meaning of true love and commitment
Why characters make certain choices
How misunderstandings can lead to comedy

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