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Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger

1977

Princess Farah refuses to marry Sinbad until Prince Kassim, her brother, is able to give his consent. However, the Prince's wicked stepmother, Queen Zenobia, has changed Kassim into a baboon in order to have her own son crowned as caliph. Sinbad, his crew, the Princess and the transformed Prince travel to a distant land, fighting every obstacle Zenobia places in their path, to seek the advice of a legendary wise man who can possibly tell how to end the spell.

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? Contains classic fantasy violence involving stop-motion monsters (ghouls, giant walrus, saber-toothed tiger), occasional peril, and characters being killed, though there is no explicit gore. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age10+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models3/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Several characters die, including two crewmen, Rafi, Trog, Maroof and Zenobia; some deaths receive emotional attention.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Violence is standard 1970s fantasy fare; injuries are implied or briefly shown without significant blood or graphic detail.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Language is mild, consistent with a G-rated film of the era.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Themes of sorcery and curses are mythological, not tied to real-world religious practices.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Sinbad and Farah seek permission to marry and kiss at the end; Kassim also develops a love interest in Dione.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Ghouls, a giant wasp, walrus, minotaur-like automaton, prehistoric tiger and collapsing shrine create sustained peril.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Potions drive magical transformations, and one crew member is poisoned; these are plot devices rather than recreational substance use.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent fantasy battles with swords, spears, monsters and an automaton; characters fight and kill creatures and villains.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters repeatedly face monsters, hostile magic, polar danger and a collapsing shrine to save Kassim and oppose Zenobia.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Stop-motion creatures, magical transformations, inventive fantasy settings and problem-solving strongly encourage imaginative engagement.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse cast typical of the Sinbad films, representing a fictionalized Arabian Nights setting.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Allies provide hospitality and help, protect one another, and accept the initially feared but friendly Trog.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The adventure emphasizes loyalty, helping family, resisting tyranny, perseverance and restoring rightful leadership.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Sinbad and allies show loyalty, bravery and teamwork, though they use force and accept considerable danger.

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