
Babar: King of the Elephants
Best from age 4 · G · 1999 · 80 min
Babar: King of the Elephants
Young elephant Babar’s life changes forever when his mother is killed by a hunter. He escapes to a human city, where he is taken in by a kind old woman and learns about human culture. Babar eventually returns to the forest to become king of the elephants.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
None0/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
Moderate4/10
Heads up
- A parent elephant is killed by a hunter.
- Babar grieves for his lost mother.
Models well
- Empathy and kindness
- Adaptability to new environments
- The importance of leadership
Talk about it after
- Coping with loss and grief
- The contrast between city and nature
- Responsibility of a leader
Cast & crew
Directed by: Raymond Jafelice

Philip Williams
Zephir

Wayne Robson
Marabou / Sales Manager

Ellen-Ray Hennessy
Babar's Mother / Misfortune

Kristin Fairlie
Young Babar

Dan Lett
King Babar

Chris Wiggins
Cornelius

Jennifer Martini
Young Celeste
Kyle Fairlie
Young Arthur / Alexander

Elizabeth Hanna
Madame
Paul Haddad
Elevator Boy / Tailor

Janet-Laine Green
Queen Celeste

Amos Crawley
Uncle Arthur