Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Three children evacuated from London during World War II are forced to stay with an eccentric spinster. The children's initial fears disappear when they find out she is in fact a trainee witch.
Rated G • 1971 • 1h 57m
An apprentice witch and three young evacuees travel on a magical flying bed to search for a hidden spell during World War II. Rated G and recommended for ages 6 and up, the film features very mild violence consisting of a bloodless, comedic battle between animated armor and soldiers. Parents should note a brief scene of social drinking and some dated cultural stereotypes within an animated sequence.
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Is Bedknobs and Broomsticks appropriate for kids?
An apprentice witch and three young evacuees travel on a magical flying bed to search for a hidden spell during World War II. Rated G and recommended for ages 6 and up, the film features very mild violence consisting of a bloodless, comedic battle between animated armor and… Read more — free account
Content severity in Bedknobs and Broomsticks
What happens in Bedknobs and Broomsticks, moment by moment
- 1:01 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 1:24 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 1:30 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Bedknobs and Broomsticks
None.
Violence and gore in Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Mild. A climactic battle where enchanted suits of armor fight Nazi soldiers; comic and bloodless. A wartime backdrop.
Language in Bedknobs and Broomsticks
None of note.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Mild. Adults drink in a tavern scene.
Mature themes in Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Family, courage, and pulling together in wartime. A whimsical Disney musical-fantasy; the war setting is gentle. Note: an animated sequence reflects dated era stereotypes.
Scary moments in Bedknobs and Broomsticks
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bedknobs and Broomsticks appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Bedknobs and Broomsticks is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. An apprentice witch and three young evacuees travel on a magical flying bed to search for a hidden spell during World War II. Rated G and recommended for ages 6 and up, the film features very mild violence consisting of…
What age rating does Bedknobs and Broomsticks have?
Bedknobs and Broomsticks is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is Bedknobs and Broomsticks about?
An apprentice witch and three young evacuees travel on a magical flying bed to search for a hidden spell during World War II. Rated G and recommended for ages 6 and up, the film features very mild violence consisting of a bloodless, comedic battle between animated armor and soldiers. Parents should note a brief scene…
Is there sex or nudity in Bedknobs and Broomsticks?
None.
How violent is Bedknobs and Broomsticks?
Mild. A climactic battle where enchanted suits of armor fight Nazi soldiers; comic and bloodless. A wartime backdrop.
Is the language in Bedknobs and Broomsticks appropriate for kids?
None of note.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Bedknobs and Broomsticks?
Mild. Adults drink in a tavern scene.
What mature themes appear in Bedknobs and Broomsticks?
Family, courage, and pulling together in wartime. A whimsical Disney musical-fantasy; the war setting is gentle. Note: an animated sequence reflects dated era stereotypes.
How long is Bedknobs and Broomsticks?
Bedknobs and Broomsticks runs 117 minutes, directed by Robert Stevenson, released in 1971.
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