
Watch with a parent
Time Bandits
Best from age 9 · PG · 1981 · 116 min
Watch with a parentBest from age 9 · PG · 1981 · 116 min · Family · Fantasy · Science Fiction · Adventure · Comedy
Time Bandits
Young Kevin is swept into an incredible adventure when six time-traveling dwarfs emerge from his closet. They jump through history, meeting figures like Napoleon and Robin Hood, while pursued by a higher power. It’s a whimsical and imaginative journey through time.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
Mild2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild1/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild1/10
Scary moments
Moderate4/10
Heads up
- Some characters meet a dark, frightening end.
- The main antagonist can be quite unsettling in appearance and manner.
- Brief moments of peril and mild fantasy violence, including some fighting and explosions.
- The film has a distinctive, quirky tone that might be intense for younger or sensitive viewers.
Models well
- Curiosity and exploration
- Friendship and loyalty
- Imagination and wonder
- Standing up for what
Talk about it after
- The difference between good and evil, and why people choose different paths.
- The importance of historical events and figures.
- How to react when faced with something unexpected or overwhelming.
- What true happiness and satisfaction mean, beyond material possessions.
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