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Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Arthur answers a distress call from Princess Selenia, who is menaced by the nefarious Maltazard.

Rated PG • 2009 • 1h 33m

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Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard follows Arthur as he attempts to save Princess Selenia from the villainous Maltazard, who plans to use his increased size to conquer the human world. Rated PG for mild peril, the film features stylized, insect-like creatures and occasional fantasy battle sequences that may be intense for very young viewers. There is no sexual content or mature substance use, though the film depicts a fictional bar… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Freddie Highmore
Freddie Highmore
Mia Farrow
Mia Farrow
Logan Miller
Logan Miller
Robert Stanton
Robert Stanton
Penny Balfour
Penny Balfour
Ron Crawford
Ron Crawford
JB
Jean Bejote Njamba
Lou Reed
Lou Reed
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez
Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Fallon
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Fergie
Fergie
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Is Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard appropriate for kids?

Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard follows Arthur as he attempts to save Princess Selenia from the villainous Maltazard, who plans to use his increased size to conquer the human world. Rated PG for mild peril, the film features stylized, insect-like creatures and occasional… Read more — free account

Content severity in Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard

Sex None 0/10
Violence Moderate 4/10
Language Mild 2/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard, moment by moment

  1. 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
  2. 0:35 🍷 Substances 2/10
  3. 0:42 💬 Language 2/10
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Sex and nudity in Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard

There is no sexual content in this film.

Violence and gore in Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard

The film contains mild fantasy violence, including chase scenes and confrontations with Maltazard. Some of these sequences involve perilous stakes for the characters, but the violence is non-graphic and fits the PG rating.

Language in Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard

Language is very mild, limited to occasional uses of phrases like 'Oh my God' by the protagonist.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard

There is a brief scene taking place in a bar within the Minimoy world, where characters congregate, but it contains no mature substance use.

Mature themes in Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard

The film touches on themes of abandonment, captivity, and a villain's desire for world domination. These are presented in a fantasy context suitable for most children.

Scary moments in Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard follows Arthur as he attempts to save Princess Selenia from the villainous Maltazard, who plans to use his increased size to conquer the human world. Rated PG for mild peril, the film…

What age rating does Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard have?

Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

What is Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard about?

Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard follows Arthur as he attempts to save Princess Selenia from the villainous Maltazard, who plans to use his increased size to conquer the human world. Rated PG for mild peril, the film features stylized, insect-like creatures and occasional fantasy battle sequences that may be…

Is there sex or nudity in Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard?

There is no sexual content in this film.

How violent is Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard?

The film contains mild fantasy violence, including chase scenes and confrontations with Maltazard. Some of these sequences involve perilous stakes for the characters, but the violence is non-graphic and fits the PG rating.

Is the language in Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard appropriate for kids?

Language is very mild, limited to occasional uses of phrases like 'Oh my God' by the protagonist.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard?

There is a brief scene taking place in a bar within the Minimoy world, where characters congregate, but it contains no mature substance use.

What mature themes appear in Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard?

The film touches on themes of abandonment, captivity, and a villain's desire for world domination. These are presented in a fantasy context suitable for most children.

How long is Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard?

Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard runs 93 minutes, directed by Luc Besson, released in 2009.

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