Rise of the Guardians
You better believe.
2012 • 97 min • Action · Adventure · Animation · Family · Fantasy
Synopsis
When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world.
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 75 Reviewers · 4 · 60%
- 74 Audience · 7229 · 40%
When the boogeyman Pitch threatens childhood dreams, legendary figures like Santa, the Easter Bunny, and Jack Frost must unite. They become the Guardians, tasked with protecting children's hope and imagination worldwide.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Some peril and shadowy visuals
- A few intense chase sequences
- Brief magical battles
What it models well
- Friendship and teamwork
- Believing in yourself
- Overcoming fear
- Protecting innocence
Talk about it after
- What makes someone a Guardian?
- How do you keep believing in things you can't see?
- How can we help others who are scared?
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Top billed cast
Director: Peter Ramsey • Crew: David Lindsay-Abaire
Trailers & clips
Rise of the Guardians (2012) - Honorary Tooth Fairies Scene (3/10) | Movieclips
RISE OF THE GUARDIANS - Official Featurette - "Real Magic"
Rise of the Guardians [Behind The Scenes]
Rise of the Guardians: Official Trailer
Reviewer notes
Not recommendedWhere were the owls again? _Final rating:★★ - Definitely not for me, but I sort of get the appeal._
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersA delightful movie for children and families. Interesting twists on some of the figures of childhood, however, they are very likable characters. The Story is well thought out and pulls you in, I actually felt concerned that good would not triumph over evil. Great ending, but it kinda leaves you wanting more. Another Dreamworks hit, sure to entertain the family.
RecommendedThe Sandman. The Easter Bunny. The Tooth Fairy. Santa Claus. You know their names. But did you know that they were secretly the guardians of childhood, brought together by the Man in the Moon as a sort of folkloric Avengers? Well, now you do. They don't seem to have a lot to do however (aside from their respective day jobs, of course), until their long-vanquished nemesis The Bogeyman returns to threaten the wor...
RecommendedEnjoying story inspired in 4 of the major "legends" for kids in the anglosaxon culture. Great animation and development of characters for a simple and clean story with the needed touches of humor and action.
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.4/10 (7,229)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $145,000,000
- Box office
- $306,941,670
- IMDb
- tt1446192
- Official site
- www.riseoftheguardians.com
