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Strange World

2022

A journey deep into an uncharted and treacherous land, where fantastical creatures await the legendary Clades—a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest, and by far most crucial, mission.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? The film contains fantasy action, some tense creature encounters, and mild peril. It explores complex themes of family dynamics and environmental responsibility, which are appropriate for school-aged children. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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At a glance

Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • LGBTQIA characters3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Standard Disney branding, but no aggressive product placement.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

No character deaths; the plot focuses on saving life.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild language or exclamations; no strong profanity or slurs are indicated.

LGBTQIA characters3/5
Why this rating?

Features an openly gay teenage lead character with a boyfriend, portrayed naturally within the story.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

A teen crush develops into a relationship, and adult marriage, separation, and remarriage are part of the family story.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Surreal creatures, underground dangers, chases, separation, a crash, and threats to the family and their world may frighten younger viewers.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Repeated fantasy creature attacks, crashes, escapes, capture, and dangerous action occur; characters face peril but violence is largely non-graphic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The family repeatedly faces dangerous creatures and major uncertainty, showing bravery while learning to replace reckless exploration with responsible action.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The imaginative subterranean ecosystem, inventive creatures, exploration premise, and creative problem-solving strongly encourage curiosity and wonder.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

The central family includes varied generations, a prominent LGBTQ teen, and characters with distinct identities and goals who have meaningful agency.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

It offers accessible ideas about ecosystems, interdependence, energy sources, environmental damage, and unintended consequences through fantasy adventure.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters rescue one another, form bonds across differences, care for animals and family, and repair strained relationships.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes support listening across generations, respecting different life goals, environmental responsibility, cooperation, and changing harmful systems.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The family ultimately admits mistakes, cooperates, and protects their world, though some adults initially act stubbornly or recklessly.

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