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The Naughty Nine

2023

Fifth-grader Andy finds himself without a present from Santa on Christmas morning. Realizing he must have landed on the “naughty list” and feeling unfairly maligned, Andy pulls together a team of eight other naughty-listers to help him execute an elaborate heist on Santa’s Village at the North Pole to get the presents they feel they deserve.

Ages 7+Source checked

Why this age? The G-rated family film involves children committing theft and facing comic adventure peril, but the tone is light and consequences are suitable for most school-age viewers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age7+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Products & advertising2/5
  • Religious themes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Diverse representation3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Mentions of toys and video games, but no overt product placement.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild playground-level teasing.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

Features Santa Claus and North Pole lore, which are secular holiday traditions.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Mild tension during the heist sequences.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes slapstick humor and non-aggressive scuffles typical of a kids' heist movie.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show courage in standing up for themselves and fixing their mistakes.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Recruiting a team, using technology, planning a North Pole heist, and solving obstacles make inventive problem-solving central to the premise.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Features a multiracial ensemble cast of children with different personalities.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on social skills and collaboration.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and cooperation become central to the resolution of the story.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes lessons about honesty, accountability, and the value of integrity over material gain.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters grow to understand their mistakes and learn to take responsibility for their actions.

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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 The Naughty Nine would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Naughty Nine, and what caused that change?
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