The Hero of Color City

Coming from a crayon box near you

2014 • 77 min • Animation

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Synopsis

An imaginative tale chronicling the adventures of a diverse band of crayons as they strive to protect not only their magical multihued homeland but the imagination of children everywhere from a terrifying monster.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

33 reviews

52 Audience · 33 · 100%

A group of colorful crayons embarks on an adventure to protect their magical homeland and the imagination of children from a mischievous monster. They learn about friendship and courage along the way.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Some peril from a monster, resolved playfully.
A character might act a bit bossy at times.

What it models well

Friendship and teamwork
Facing your fears
Embracing creativity
The power of imagination

Talk about it after

What makes each crayon unique and important?
How did the crayons work together to solve problems?
Why is imagination so important for kids?
Discuss the difference between a scary monster and a silly one.

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