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The Lego Ninjago Movie

2017

Six young ninjas are tasked with defending their island home of Ninjago. By night, they’re gifted warriors using their skill and awesome fleet of vehicles to fight villains and monsters. By day, they’re ordinary teens struggling against their greatest enemy....high school.

Ages 7+Source checked

Why this age? Frequent cartoon martial-arts battles, weapons, monsters, destruction, peril, and a brief apparent death are softened by LEGO-style comedy and non-graphic presentation. Family conflict and emotional themes may suit slightly older children with guidance. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age7+

Strongest cautions

  • Products & advertising5/5
  • Violence4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising5/5
Why this rating?

The film is based on a major toy line (Lego) and serves as a marketing vehicle for the product sets.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Garmadon is apparently eaten but returns, and Wu falls into a river and may seem lost; death is treated comically rather than realistically.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language; typical for a family-rated animation.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Features light Eastern-inspired themes regarding martial arts philosophy and inner peace, but no specific organized religion.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Very light mentions or minor social awkwardness, but romance is not a central plot element.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Villain attacks, giant mechs, a destructive giant cat, collapsing structures, falling from cliffs, and characters in danger may frighten younger viewers.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent comic martial-arts fights, mech battles, weapons, elemental attacks, destruction, and clashes with monsters and armies; violence is stylized and rarely consequential.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The characters repeatedly face monsters, villains, collapsing structures, and personal rejection, ultimately showing bravery through cooperation and empathy.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

LEGO-based world-building, imaginative elemental powers, inventive vehicles and mechs, playful transformations, and creative problem-solving are central attractions.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse vocal cast and a variety of personalities within the ninja team.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of teamwork, conflict resolution, and the importance of family bonds.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Compassion, friendship, comfort, apology, forgiveness, and reconciliation are central, especially in Lloyd's relationship with his father and the treatment of Meowthra.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong messages promote forgiveness, empathy, family reconciliation, teamwork, self-acceptance, responsibility, and using power constructively.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The young ninja team shows loyalty, courage, and growth, though they also fight, take risks, and initially rely too heavily on weapons and machines.

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Conversation starters based on this title’s published content notes.

  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Did products, possessions, or buying things matter to the story? What message did that send?
  3. Which choice in The Lego Ninjago Movie would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Lego Ninjago Movie, and what caused that change?
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