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Elemental

2023

In a city where fire, water, land and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy will discover something elemental: how much they have in common.

Ages 6+Source checked

Why this age? Generally suitable for young children, with mild fantasy peril, brief danger, emotional family conflict, and a gentle romance. Younger viewers may need help understanding the immigration and prejudice metaphors. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age6+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance3/5
  • Death of a character1/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Diverse representation4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Standard merchandising associated with a Pixar release.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Implied emotional weight regarding past losses, but no on-screen death.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very clean, G-rated dialogue.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

Includes a minor supporting character identified as non-binary.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

A central, innocent romantic relationship develops between the two protagonists.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Some scenes of elemental instability might be mildly intense for very young children.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild slapstick or elemental-based accidents; no intentional combat.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show courage by confronting fears and challenging social norms.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

High level of world-building and inventive use of elemental properties.

Diverse representation4/5
Why this rating?

The elemental city functions as a broad metaphor for multicultural communities, immigration, cultural traditions, and relationships across difference.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Explores metaphors for immigration and diversity in a social context.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and understanding are core drivers of the plot resolution.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of empathy, overcoming prejudice, and pursuing personal identity.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Ember and Wade show loyalty, persistence, empathy, and willingness to challenge unfair expectations, though they also make mistakes.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in Elemental would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Elemental, and what caused that change?
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