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A Wizard's Tale

2018

Balloon kingdoms, dopey police dragons and happy wizards are exactly how Terry remembered his Grandmother's whacky fairy tales. Except they are real and it's definitely not as 'cheerful.'

Ages 7+Source checked

Why this age? Fantasy peril, chase scenes, imprisonment, cliff danger, magical depression, a character's death, and mild romance may trouble younger viewers, but the animated tone keeps violence and frightening material relatively light. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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At a glance

Recommended age7+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Death of a character2/5
  • Romance2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

An amusement park is a major setting and becomes a destination, but the story is not described as promoting real brands or purchases.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Mentions of past deaths (the king, the grandmother) are handled gently and do not involve explicit visual depictions.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language such as name-calling or frustration-based exclamations.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

A princess and Terry share plot-relevant kisses, including magical curse-breaking, but their relationship is brief and not sexually developed.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Children face magical gloom, pursuit, imprisonment, falling, a dangerous cave, cliffs, and an embittered wizard, though the tone is comic fantasy.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Fantasy slapstick includes chases, fights, magical attacks, subduing characters, and a siege, without reported realistic injury detail.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Terry and Dawn repeatedly face spells, imprisonment, pursuit, cliffs, and an antagonistic wizard to protect their people.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The film features balloon kingdoms, magical spells, unusual creatures, a mechanical bird, inventive machines, and imaginative fantasy-world problem-solving.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The international production and varied fantasy characters provide imaginative variety, but the available story does not establish extensive human demographic representation.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Mild lessons on emotional intelligence and the impact of our attitudes on others.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Characters help an endangered kingdom, care for companions, forgive wrongdoing, and recognize that the Grump's harmful actions came from misguided intentions.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The film emphasizes empathy, cooperation, repairing harm, personal responsibility, hope, and choosing happiness without depriving others of morality.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Terry and Dawn show courage, persistence, and compassion, although Terry initially acts selfishly and several adults make harmful choices.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in A Wizard's Tale would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in A Wizard's Tale, and what caused that change?
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