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Wish

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

2023

Is Wish appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force – a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe - the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico - to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 2/5 · Products & advertising 2/5 · Violence 2/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 4/5
Recommendation4/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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What parents should know

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 2/5
Recommendation 4/5

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Oct 23, 2026Last updated

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Products & advertising2/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

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

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

As a Disney property, there is inherent merchandising, but no intrusive in-film advertising.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild language consistent with a Disney animated film; no profanity.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

The film explores themes of magic, destiny, and cosmic forces rather than organized religion.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

The theme of friendship is central; there is no significant romantic plot.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

The villain's transformation and use of dark magic create some tense, slightly ominous sequences that may startle younger viewers.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Stylized fantasy confrontations, magical attacks, arrests, pursuit, and a brief defeat of the villain; no realistic fighting is indicated.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Courage is central: Asha repeatedly confronts a powerful ruler and inspires others to act together despite serious magical danger.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Imagination, wishing, music, magical storytelling, and inventive teamwork drive the plot and encourage creative hope and problem-solving.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Features a multiculturally inspired cast of characters.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of community stewardship and the value of keeping one's memories and dreams.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Friendship, community cooperation, family care, forgiveness, and helping citizens reclaim their wishes are important themes.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strongly promotes courage, collective action, personal agency, hope, and pursuing dreams rather than surrendering them to a ruler.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Asha shows persistence and moral courage; friends and Queen Amaya support liberation, while betrayal and authoritarian control have consequences.

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