Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
2016 • 133 min • Fantasy · Adventure
Our family guide
Best from age 10- 73 Audience · 20000 · 100%
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them transports viewers to 1920s New York, following the endearing Magizoologist Newt Scamander as his magical creatures accidentally escape, leading to an adventure filled with wizarding mayhem and a looming threat to the magical world. Parents should be aware of several intense action sequences, the presence of dark magic, and some creature-related peril which might be frightening for younger children. This film is best enjoyed by kids aged 10 and up due to its complex themes and occasional intensity.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Dark magic and destructive force is central to the plot
- Some fantastical creatures appear menacing or frightening
- Themes of prejudice and oppression towards magical beings
- Scenes of urban destruction and peril
What it models well
- Compassion for all creatures
- Understanding differences
- Friendship and teamwork
Talk about it after
- Why do you think the magical community in America was so afraid of Muggles (No-Majs)?
- Newt Scamander shows kindness to even the most misunderstood creatures. How can we apply that lesson to people in our lives?
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.3/10 (20,000)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt3183660