Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas

2017 • 85 min • Animation · Adventure · Comedy · Family

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Synopsis

Tad dreams of becoming an archaeologist traveling the world, uncovering hidden secrets and lost treasure, but his job working construction keeps him daydreaming instead of exploring. The chance of a lifetime comes when he is invited to attend archaeologist Sara Lavrof's presentation of her latest discovery - the papyrus that proves the existence of the Necklace of Midas, the legendary King who turned everything he touched into solid gold.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

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Tad, a construction worker, dreams of being an explorer. He gets his chance when he joins archaeologist Sara Lavrof to uncover the legendary King Midas’s necklace, which turns everything it touches into gold.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some cartoon chase sequences
A greedy villain seeking power
Brief moments of peril and peril

What it models well

Curiosity and learning
Friendship and teamwork
Following your dreams

Talk about it after

What makes a good friend?
Why is it important to learn from history?
The consequences of greed

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