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Totally Spies! The Movie

2009

An origin story of how three high school girls became, like, totally spies.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Cartoon action includes abduction, hypnotism, perilous rockets, a plan to destroy Earth, mind erasure, and references to child abuse; the tone is comedic but the stakes are intense. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Products & advertising2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

The film is based on a successful toy-and-merchandise-driven TV franchise.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

No profanity or slurs are identified. The available evidence suggests, at most, mild comic insults or age-appropriate name-calling.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

The supplied plot centers on friendship, school, and espionage, with no described dating or kissing; any crush material appears minor.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Animated peril includes abductions, hypnosis, dangerous rockets, and a missile aimed at Earth, but the tone is comic and rescues are successful without graphic consequences.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Characters wear form-fitting spy outfits; no sexual content or mature themes.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent cartoon spy fights, captures, explosions, rocket peril, and destruction occur, with little realistic injury detail.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The girls face capture, dangerous rockets, a space station, and a missile threat, choosing to rescue others despite serious danger.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The imaginative spy gadgets, WOOHP technology, inventive escapes, and problem-solving strongly encourage playful adventure and ingenuity.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The trio represents different personalities, though the core cast is generally stylized to the same archetype.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on social dynamics; mostly entertainment-based.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Cooperation and empathy are central to the protagonists' friendship.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The film supports teamwork, rescuing others, responsibility, and using abilities to protect people, while also showing consequences for harmful schemes.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The leads are capable, heroic, and supportive of each other despite their teenage flaws.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in Totally Spies! The Movie would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Totally Spies! The Movie, and what caused that change?
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