Wrath of Daimajin

1966 • 87 min • Fantasy · Horror · Adventure

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Synopsis

In a mountainous region of Japan, Lord Arakawa kidnaps the men of nearby villages to use as slave labor, producing gunpowder from his sulfur pits. A band of young boys decide to rescue their enslaved fathers on their own.

Our family guide

Best from age 9

Movie Knight Score

39 reviews

63 Audience · 39 · 100%

In feudal Japan, a cruel lord enslaves men from nearby villages to work in his sulfur pits. A group of brave boys sets out on their own to rescue their fathers, hoping for help from the mountain god, Daimajin.

Violence & peril: 5/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some peril and mild monster violence
Situations involving slavery and injustice

What it models well

Courage in the face of injustice
Fighting for family and freedom
The power of collective action

Talk about it after

What makes Lord Arakawa a bad ruler?
How do the boys show bravery?
What do you think about Daimajin helping those who are oppressed?

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