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Mia and the White Lion

2019

A young girl from London moves to Africa with her parents where she befriends a lion cub.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

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

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

The practice of canned hunting for trophy animals is a central plot point, implying the death of other animals.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minor injuries from an animal attack; no graphic detail.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Mild language and heated family arguments may occur, but the supplied passages do not document specific words or frequency.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Minor background elements regarding parental marriage.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

A child travels with a dangerous predator while pursued by a hunter, family members and police; ambush and shooting threats are tense.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional background social drinking by adults.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

A lion injures a boy, attacks a hunter, and police threaten to shoot it; pursuit and confrontations create sustained peril.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Mia faces danger and powerful opposition to protect Charlie, though her bravery sometimes becomes hazardous rule-breaking.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages curiosity about wild animals and wilderness environments.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a multi-cultural setting in South Africa with local characters in meaningful roles.

Educational value3/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into African wildlife conservation and the ethical issues surrounding canned hunting.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Mia's care for Charlie and concern for endangered wildlife are central, alongside family attachment and protective actions.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes support animal welfare, loyalty, responsibility and resisting cruel exploitation, while also showing consequences of risky choices.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Mia shows loyalty and determination, but disobeys adults and undertakes a dangerous journey; the family conflict is morally complicated.

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  3. Which choice in Mia and the White Lion would you have made differently, and why?
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