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Annie: A Royal Adventure

1995

Annie is back! Along with her friends Molly, Hannah, her dog Sandy, and her wealthy father Oliver Warbucks. They take a trip to England where Warbucks is going to be Knighted by the King. Annie and the gang stumbles onto a wicked scheme led by an evil noblewoman who plans to blow up Buckingham Palace so she can become Queen and claim the throne for herself! And now it is up to Annie and her friends to stop her!

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

What’s in it?

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Features a cartoonish villain, but no genuinely frightening scenes or significant danger.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes light, cartoonish slapstick and the threat of a villain's scheme, but no realistic or harmful violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The children show bravery in their attempts to stop the villain's plot.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages imaginative play and problem-solving through the children's perspective.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Cast reflects some diversity, though it is standard for a 90s family production.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental exposure to British setting and customs.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

The characters exhibit strong loyalty and care for their friends and family.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of friendship, courage, and standing up to bullies or wrongdoers.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The children are proactive and kind, serving as positive examples for the intended audience.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Annie: A Royal Adventure would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Annie: A Royal Adventure, and what caused that change?
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