The Halloween Tree

1993 • 69 min • Animation · Family · TV Movie · Adventure

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Synopsis

Four children learn the origins of Halloween customs while trying to save the life of their friend.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

46 reviews

67 Audience · 46 · 100%

Four friends embark on a magical, time-traveling journey to understand the origins of Halloween and rescue their mysteriously ailing friend. Led by a mysterious guide, they explore different historical periods and cultural celebrations surrounding death and the autumn harvest.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some spooky imagery with skeletons and ghosts.
Discussions of death and the underworld, though not graphic.
A friend falls ill and is taken by a mysterious force.

What it models well

Friendship and loyalty
Understanding history and culture
Facing fears
The cycle of life and death

Talk about it after

The true meaning and origins of Halloween traditions.
Different cultural perspectives on death and remembrance.
The importance of friendship and helping others.

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Halloween Tree. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.