Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

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2009 • 94 min • Family · TV Movie · Adventure · Comedy · Fantasy · Action · Drama

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Synopsis

A young wizard accidentally conjures a spell that puts her family in jeopardy.

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Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

1814 reviews

73 Audience · 1814 · 100%

A young wizard accidentally casts a spell that erases her parents' first meeting, jeopardizing the family's existence. She and her brother must venture into a magical world to undo the spell before time runs out. Meanwhile, their other brother tries to keep their parents together.

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

Heads up

Some fantasy peril and magical creatures
A few intense chase scenes
Mild teen romance

What it models well

Family bonds are strong
Taking responsibility for actions
The importance of forgiveness

Talk about it after

How individual choices affect others
Understanding the consequences of magic
The value of family memories

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