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Gnome Alone

2018

When Chloe discovers that her new home's garden gnomes are not what they seem, she must decide between the pursuit of a desired high school life and taking up the fight against the Troggs.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Fantasy monster peril, frightening creatures, explosions, kidnapping-like danger, and emotional bullying may unsettle younger viewers, though violence is stylized and the story emphasizes friendship and repair. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

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

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mention of modern technology like smartphones.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Fantasy creatures are destroyed/blown up; no human character deaths.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

No blood or graphic injuries; creatures simply vanish or explode when defeated.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild insults or name-calling associated with social cliques.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Chloe and Liam have a friendship with mild social or possible crush elements; romance is not central.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Rabid, hungry Troggs, portals, a monster realm, a giant crystal, and a Mega Trogg create sustained fantasy peril and suspense.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Fantasy conflict includes attempts to kill a Trogg, monster attacks, tying someone up, portals, and explosive destruction of creatures and realms.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Chloe and Liam confront portals, monsters, and dangerous realms, showing bravery while trying to rescue others and restore safety.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The imaginative premise, magical gnomes, alternate realms, portals, and inventive use of a phone battery and plant encourage imaginative problem-solving.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Diverse voice cast; characters represent different personality types.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Friendship, forgiveness, cooperation, and reconciliation are important, although characters also bully, exclude, and humiliate one another.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The film supports honesty, apologizing, loyalty, cooperation, responsibility, resisting peer pressure, and valuing genuine friendship over popularity.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Chloe makes selfish and status-driven choices but accepts responsibility, helps Liam, protects others, and works cooperatively to solve the crisis.

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