Talespin: Plunder & Lightning

1990 • 91 min • Animation · Adventure · Comedy

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Synopsis

In the series premiere, Baloo, an air cargo pilot, meets Kit Cloudkicker, a 12-year-old orphan, and takes him on as his navigator. He also loses his business to Rebecca Cunningham, a business major who becomes his boss. Meanwhile, Don Karnage, a notorious air pirate, uses a special gem stolen from Shere Khan's company, Khan Industries, to power a lightning gun and threaten Cape Suzette.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

25 reviews

64 Audience · 25 · 100%

An air cargo pilot named Baloo teams up with a resourceful orphan, Kit, and navigate the skies for their new boss, Rebecca Cunningham. They must also contend with the notorious air pirate Don Karnage, who threatens their city with a powerful new weapon.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Air pirate chases and laser gun threats
Characters are sometimes in peril
Some mild cartoon mischief

What it models well

Teamwork and friendship
Overcoming challenges
Responsibility and care

Talk about it after

The importance of working together
Facing fears and dangers
Dealing with new authority figures

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Talespin: Plunder & Lightning. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.