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Trolls

2016

After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and overly-cautious, curmudgeonly outcast Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Their mission is full of adventure and mishaps, as this mismatched duo try to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.

Ages 7+Source checked

Why this age? Fantasy danger includes kidnapping, perilous rescue attempts, threats to cook and eat the Trolls, grief over a captured grandmother, and an implied predator death. The tone is comedic and reassuring, with no graphic gore. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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At a glance

Recommended age7+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Products & advertising3/5
  • Death of a character2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising3/5
Why this rating?

The film is explicitly based on the Good Luck Trolls doll line, creating a notable toy-franchise and merchandising connection.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

The plot centers on the threat of being eaten; a character's grandmother is captured and implied to be lost to the Bergens.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

No blood or graphic injuries; the danger is presented in a sanitized, animated style.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Uses mild comic insults and occasional bathroom-related humor.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Light crushes, a date, and a central love story between Bridget and Gristle support the plot but remain family-friendly.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Large monstrous Bergens, imprisonment, separation from friends, dangerous rescues, and a threatening cooking-pot climax may frighten younger viewers.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

No sexual activity, sexualized nudity, or sexual material is indicated.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Kidnapping, pursuit, capture, perilous escapes, and threats of cooking or eating characters occur in a cartoon fantasy context.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Poppy and Branch confront danger, rescue captives, face despair, and challenge an unjust tradition despite fear and setbacks.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Vivid fantasy world-building, musical expression, disguises, inventive escapes, and imaginative problem-solving are prominent.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a varied cast of Troll and Bergen character designs, though primarily defined by fantasy species tropes.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It offers incidental social-emotional lessons about feelings, friendship, and prejudice rather than formal academic learning.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Helping friends, comforting others, forgiving mistakes, and extending understanding across groups are central to the resolution.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strongly promotes friendship, empathy, inner happiness, cooperation, self-acceptance, and rejecting prejudice and harmful traditions.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Poppy, Branch, and Bridget show loyalty, resilience, empathy, and moral courage, though some choices involve reckless risk-taking.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Trolls would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Trolls, and what caused that change?
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