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The 7th Voyage of Sinbad

1958

When the lovely Princess Parisa is shrunken by wicked Sokurah the Magician, Sinbad must embark on a quest to an island of monsters to cure her and prevent a war.

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? Monster peril, frightening creatures, deaths, magical threats, and battles may unsettle younger viewers, though the fantasy presentation and G rating soften the intensity. 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 character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

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

What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Multiple crewmen, Harufa, Karim, Sokurah, a cyclops, a dragon, and a young Roc are killed during the adventure.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal gore; standard adventure film injuries without graphic detail.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Contains fantasy elements like genies, magic lamps, and sorcery common to the genre.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Sinbad and Princess Parisa are engaged, with their marriage tied to peace between kingdoms; romance supports the plot but is not central.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Giant cyclopes, a dragon, giant birds, demons, a chained creature, magical transformations, storms, and characters in serious danger create strong fantasy scares.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent fantasy peril and combat include blinding and killing a cyclops, a skeleton fight, dragon battles, impalement, and characters crushed or killed.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Sinbad repeatedly faces monsters, storms, magic, betrayal, and deadly battles to save Parisa and protect peace between kingdoms.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Inventive stop-motion creatures, magical worlds, a genie, giant birds, cyclopes, and creative problem-solving strongly stimulate fantasy imagination.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Set in a fantasy Middle East; follows the conventions of its era regarding casting.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Introduces classic fantasy motifs and showcases pioneering stop-motion filmmaking.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Loyalty, rescue, cooperation, and Parisa's friendship with the genie appear, though much of the plot involves danger, conflict, and betrayal.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story supports loyalty, responsibility, cooperation, perseverance, and protecting others, while portraying greed, betrayal, and manipulation as harmful.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Sinbad shows loyalty, courage, and leadership, while Parisa helps solve problems; some crewmen are treacherous and Sokurah is manipulative.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in The 7th Voyage of Sinbad would you have made differently, and why?
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