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Maya the Bee: The Honey Games

2018

Following an unproductive harvest season, it’s up to Maya and her brave friends to save their hive by competing in a series of games.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Products & advertising1/5
  • Violence1/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Film is part of a larger franchise with merchandise, but lacks overt product placement.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

A few moments of minor tension in a maze with a tortoise and a spider web, but not designed to be frightening.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Contains brief, non-graphic sports competition elements and cartoonish peril.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show courage by facing challenges and standing up for what is right.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Features imaginative world-building within the insect kingdom.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Diverse insect species, but limited representation beyond the established characters.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Encourages social-emotional learning regarding conflict resolution and teamwork.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Reconciliation, empathy, rescue, cooperation, and forgiveness are central, especially when Maya’s team helps Violet’s team.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Promotes positive values like honesty, sportsmanship, and the importance of admitting mistakes.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters exhibit growth; Maya learns to overcome her initial selfishness to become a better teammate.

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