Babar: The Movie

A feature-length adventure that's fit for a king!

1989 • 70 min • Adventure · Animation · Family · Fantasy

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Synopsis

Children's book authors Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff's most beloved elephant comes to the big screen in this animated family tale. Elephant monarch King Babar tells the tale, that unfolds via flashback, of how a much-younger Barbar and his girlfriend Celeste save her village from the pugnacious rhinoceroses that have come to raid it.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

49 reviews

58 Audience · 49 · 100%

King Babar recounts the story of his youth when he and Celeste bravely protect her village from rhinoceros invaders, showcasing courage and problem-solving through animation. The movie is a musical adventure.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some animated conflict with rhinoceroses
Brief peril when characters are captured

What it models well

Courage in the face of adversity
Protecting your home and community
Problem-solving and teamwork
Importance of friendship

Talk about it after

What makes a good leader?
How can we solve problems without fighting?
Why is it important to help others in need?

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