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DuckTales: The Movie - Treasure of the Lost Lamp

1990

With his nephews and niece, everyone's favorite rich uncle, Scrooge McDuck, treks from his mansion home in Duckburg in search of the long-lost loot of the thief Collie Baba. But finding the goods isn't quite what it's "quacked" up to be! Their thrilling adventure leads to comical chaos, magical mayhem, and a lesson about what is far more valuable than money, gold and jewels.

Ages 7+Source checked

Why this age? Generally suitable for children, but frightening magical threats, perilous falls, monstrous scorpions, destruction, and a villain apparently falling to his death may trouble younger viewers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age7+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Death of a character2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Wealth, treasure, money, and a rich character are major plot elements, but the story’s lesson explicitly places greater value on things beyond money.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

The villain falls to his death in the final act, which is a common trope in classic animation.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild, age-appropriate insults such as 'thief' or 'villain'.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Monstrous scorpions, an evil sorcerer, animal transformations, a flying fortress, and characters hanging or falling create sustained fantasy tension.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent cartoon peril, struggles, an ambush, pursuit, slingshot use, and magical attacks; violence is fantastical and largely non-graphic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The characters knowingly confront a powerful sorcerer, enter dangerous places, rescue one another, and risk themselves to prevent wider harm.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Treasure hunting, magical wishes, living toys, transformations, inventive escapes, and imaginative fantasy problem-solving are central attractions.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Features an ensemble cast of established characters.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental exposure to themes of archeology and history.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Family members and friends cooperate to rescue one another and oppose Merlock; the children also care about Genie’s freedom and future.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes regarding the importance of family over wealth and the responsibility of power.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Scrooge and the children show loyalty and courage, though the children misuse wishes and characters sometimes pursue treasure or wealth selfishly.

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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 DuckTales: The Movie - Treasure of the Lost Lamp would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in DuckTales: The Movie - Treasure of the Lost Lamp, and what caused that change?
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