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Secret Society of Souptown

2015

Four children - Mari, Sadu, Olav and Anton form a secret society to play hide-and seek games invented by Mari's grandfather, a professor at the university. When the city is attacked by a mysterious poison which turns adults into children our gang embarks on a quest for the antidote.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Fantasy danger, a citywide poisoning premise, and children undertaking a quest may unsettle younger viewers, but the family-adventure framing suggests limited intensity and age-appropriate resolution. 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
  • Violence2/5
  • Alcohol or drugs1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models4/5

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What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Language appears mild and family-appropriate, with no indication of strong profanity or slurs.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

There is light tension as the children investigate, and the premise of adults changing may briefly unsettle younger viewers.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

A mysterious poison drives the plot and creates danger, but it is not recreational use or substance glamorization.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Contains minor, cartoonish, or non-serious conflict typical of a children's mystery-adventure.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The group shows bravery in the face of an unusual and overwhelming challenge.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Central to the film is the use of imagination and logic to decipher clues.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The story features four child protagonists, but the available synopsis gives little evidence about broader representation or identity diversity.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The mystery and invented games may encourage problem-solving, but teaching real knowledge is not the film's stated purpose.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

The characters rely on friendship and kindness to succeed in their goal.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of curiosity, perseverance, and the importance of working together to solve problems.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

The child protagonists demonstrate initiative, intelligence, and mutual support.

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