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Monster High: The Movie

2022

Clawdeen Wolf, half human and half werewolf, has recently started attending Monster High, a school for monsters in all forms. After quickly befriending her classmates Frankie Stein and Draculaura, Clawdeen feels like she has finally found a place where she can truly be herself, or so she thinks. Soon, a devious plan to destroy Monster High threatens to reveal her real identity and Clawdeen must learn to embrace her true monster heart before it's too late.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Generally mild fantasy peril and comic monster action, with some tense transformations, petrification, a threatening villain, and discussion of a past death. Themes of identity and prejudice may suit children around 8+. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Products & advertising4/5
  • Death of a character2/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Diverse representation4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising4/5
Why this rating?

The film is explicitly based on Mattel’s Monster High fashion-doll franchise and functions within a prominent toy and merchandise brand.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Mentions of a past character being killed by hunters; no on-screen deaths.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Uses very mild, age-appropriate language.

LGBTQIA characters2/5
Why this rating?

Frankie is explicitly non-binary and is a major friend and hero; LGBTQIA representation is meaningful but not the central plot.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

Witchcraft, spells, vampires, and magical traditions are recurring fantasy elements, without evidence of real-world religious instruction.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

A teen crush and developing relationship between Clawdeen and Deuce are present, with emotional reactions and heartbreak but no mature romance.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Mildly tense moments involving a villain and threat of school destruction, but generally safe.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

No drug, alcohol, or tobacco use depicted.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes fantasy-style conflicts, magical blasts, and characters being turned into stone temporarily.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters face prejudice, danger, and personal fears while choosing to protect others and accept their identities rather than surrender to pressure.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The imaginative monster-school world, musical format, magical problem-solving, transformations, and inventive characters strongly support creative engagement.

Diverse representation4/5
Why this rating?

The ensemble includes human-monster hybrids, a non-binary character, and characters with varied cultural and fantastical identities, generally with agency and distinct roles.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The film may encourage social-emotional reflection about identity and inclusion, but it is primarily entertainment rather than instructional.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Friendship and acceptance are central: friends support Clawdeen, reject exclusion, help one another, and work together to save the school.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong messages promote self-acceptance, inclusion, friendship, resisting prejudice, and judging people by character rather than heritage.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Clawdeen and her friends show loyalty, courage, empathy, and accountability, though they sometimes break rules and practice forbidden magic.

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  2. Did products, possessions, or buying things matter to the story? What message did that send?
  3. Which choice in Monster High: The Movie would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Monster High: The Movie, and what caused that change?
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