Tooth Fairy

You can't handle the tooth.

2010 • 101 min • Comedy · Family · Fantasy

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Synopsis

When minor-league hockey player Derek Thompson -- who has a penchant for knocking out his opponents' teeth every time he plays -- disillusions a fan, he is sentenced to a stint for one week as a bona fide, tutu-clad, real-life tooth fairy. Soon, Derek is inspired to rekindle his youthful dreams.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

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A cynical hockey player is sentenced to serve as a real-life tooth fairy, complete with wings and a magic wand. He struggles to adapt to his new role but slowly learns to believe in dreams and rekindle his own aspirations. It's a lighthearted fantasy comedy about finding wonder.

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

Heads up

Some slapstick hockey violence
Mild insults like "idiot" or "stupid"
Brief references to alcohol at a bar

What it models well

Belief in dreams and magic
Importance of honesty
Redemption and self-improvement
Responsibility

Talk about it after

Why is it important to encourage others?
How does Derek change his perspective?
What are your own dreams and aspirations?
The difference between teasing and bullying

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Top billed cast

Director: Michael Lembeck • Crew: Babaloo Mandel, Lowell Ganz, Jennifer Ventimilia, Randi Mayem Singer, Jim Piddock, Joshua Sternin

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Reviewer notes

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers
Decent watch, probably won't watch again, but can recommend, especially for Rock fans. I've fantasized about Dwayne Johnson in a tutu as much as the next guy, but this is kind of the movie equivalent of when the Rock went heel in the WWE (WWF at the time).…
Kamurai, TMDB Community