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David and the Elves (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Christmas is drawing near, but it’s not a happy time for David. After moving to a big city, his parents have been bogged down with work and forgotten the meaning of Christmas. David decides to change that. Together with Albert the Elf, who escaped from the land of Santa to figure out what Christmas is all about, David sets off to Tatra Mountains, where his grandparents live, on a journey full of adventures.

Rated NR • 2021 • 1h 46m

Age
6+

David and the Elves is a gentle holiday film centered on young David, who teams up with a runaway elf named Albert to rediscover the true spirit of Christmas. The movie explores themes of family disconnection and the pressures of adult life, presented through a whimsical, magical lens. Parents should be aware of minor instances of cigar smoking and occasional, mild coarse language. It is generally suitable for all ages, though very… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Jakub Zając
Jakub Zając
CG
Cyprian Grabowski
Anna Smołowik
Anna Smołowik
Michał Czernecki
Michał Czernecki
MK
Monika Krzywkowska
Cezary Żak
Cezary Żak
Piotr Rogucki
Piotr Rogucki
Elżbieta Jarosik
Elżbieta Jarosik
Witold Dębicki
Witold Dębicki
MW
Maja Wolska
AD
Anna Dzieduszycka
RJ
Rafał Jędrzejczyk
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Is David and the Elves appropriate for kids?

David and the Elves is a gentle holiday film centered on young David, who teams up with a runaway elf named Albert to rediscover the true spirit of Christmas. The movie explores themes of family disconnection and the pressures of adult life, presented through a whimsical… Read more — free account

Content severity in David and the Elves

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

What happens in David and the Elves, moment by moment

  1. 0:15 🍷 Substances 2/10
  2. 0:42 💬 Language 2/10
  3. 1:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
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Sex and nudity in David and the Elves

None. There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.

Violence and gore in David and the Elves

None. There is no on-screen violence; magical mischief and accidents are stylized and harmless.

Language in David and the Elves

Mild. The film features a few scattered religious exclamations and one instance where a father uses the phrase 'What the hell are you doing?' during a stressful moment.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in David and the Elves

Light. Santa Claus is portrayed as smoking a cigar intermittently throughout the film, which is the only substance-related content.

Mature themes in David and the Elves

Moderate. The story deals with themes of parental neglect, work-life stress, and the emotional disappointment of losing childhood magic. There is a sequence where a main character transforms into a toy, which serves as a metaphor for loss and abandonment.

Scary moments in David and the Elves

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for David and the Elves 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 David and the Elves appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests David and the Elves is best for ages 6+. It's rated NR. David and the Elves is a gentle holiday film centered on young David, who teams up with a runaway elf named Albert to rediscover the true spirit of Christmas. The movie explores themes of family disconnection and the…

What age rating does David and the Elves have?

David and the Elves is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

What is David and the Elves about?

David and the Elves is a gentle holiday film centered on young David, who teams up with a runaway elf named Albert to rediscover the true spirit of Christmas. The movie explores themes of family disconnection and the pressures of adult life, presented through a whimsical, magical lens. Parents should be aware of minor…

Is there sex or nudity in David and the Elves?

None. There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.

How violent is David and the Elves?

None. There is no on-screen violence; magical mischief and accidents are stylized and harmless.

Is the language in David and the Elves appropriate for kids?

Mild. The film features a few scattered religious exclamations and one instance where a father uses the phrase 'What the hell are you doing?' during a stressful moment.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in David and the Elves?

Light. Santa Claus is portrayed as smoking a cigar intermittently throughout the film, which is the only substance-related content.

What mature themes appear in David and the Elves?

Moderate. The story deals with themes of parental neglect, work-life stress, and the emotional disappointment of losing childhood magic. There is a sequence where a main character transforms into a toy, which serves as a metaphor for loss and abandonment.

How long is David and the Elves?

David and the Elves runs 106 minutes, directed by Michał Rogalski, released in 2021.

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