Time Bandits
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Time Bandits

Best from age 9 · PG · 1981 · 116 min

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 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

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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