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Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Dorothy wakes in post-tornado Kansas, only to be whisked back to Oz to try to save her old friends, the Scarecrow, the Lion, the Tin Man, and Glinda, from a devious new villain, the Jester. New comrades Wiser the Owl, Marshal Mallow, China Princess, and Tugg the Tugboat join Dorothy on her latest magical journey through the colorful landscape of Oz to restore order and happiness to Emerald City.

Rated PG • 2014 • 1h 28m

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Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return is an animated musical follow-up that finds Dorothy pulled back to a magical land to save her friends from the Jester. The film is rated PG primarily for mild peril and a few potentially unsettling character designs. Parents should be aware of scenes involving magical entrapment, stylized combat, and the Jester's habit of turning characters into puppets. It is generally suitable for most children, though… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Lea Michele
Lea Michele
Martin Short
Martin Short
Bernadette Peters
Bernadette Peters
Dan Aykroyd
Dan Aykroyd
Kelsey Grammer
Kelsey Grammer
Jim Belushi
Jim Belushi
Oliver Platt
Oliver Platt
Hugh Dancy
Hugh Dancy
Megan Hilty
Megan Hilty
Tacey Adams
Tacey Adams
Douglas Hodge
Douglas Hodge
Brian Blessed
Brian Blessed
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Is Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return appropriate for kids?

Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return is an animated musical follow-up that finds Dorothy pulled back to a magical land to save her friends from the Jester. The film is rated PG primarily for mild peril and a few potentially unsettling character designs. Parents should be aware of… Read more — free account

Content severity in Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return

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

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Sex and nudity in Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return

There is no sexual content in the film.

Violence and gore in Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return

The film contains moderate, stylized action typical of animated fantasy adventures. This includes slapstick-style conflicts involving flying monkeys, soldiers using spears, and a machine-gun arm that fires gumballs. A few scenes involve characters being captured, pushed, or falling from heights, but there is no blood or realistic injury.

Language in Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return

There is no profanity or offensive language in the film.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return

There is no substance use in the film.

Mature themes in Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return

Themes include friendship, teamwork, and the importance of bravery when facing a bully. There is a brief sequence where a characters are threatened with being turned into puppets and a subplot involving a fraudulent appraiser in Kansas attempting to evict families.

Scary moments in Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return 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 Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return is an animated musical follow-up that finds Dorothy pulled back to a magical land to save her friends from the Jester. The film is rated PG primarily for mild peril and a few potentially…

What age rating does Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return have?

Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

What is Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return about?

Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return is an animated musical follow-up that finds Dorothy pulled back to a magical land to save her friends from the Jester. The film is rated PG primarily for mild peril and a few potentially unsettling character designs. Parents should be aware of scenes involving magical entrapment…

Is there sex or nudity in Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return?

There is no sexual content in the film.

How violent is Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return?

The film contains moderate, stylized action typical of animated fantasy adventures. This includes slapstick-style conflicts involving flying monkeys, soldiers using spears, and a machine-gun arm that fires gumballs. A few scenes involve characters being…

Is the language in Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return appropriate for kids?

There is no profanity or offensive language in the film.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return?

There is no substance use in the film.

What mature themes appear in Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return?

Themes include friendship, teamwork, and the importance of bravery when facing a bully. There is a brief sequence where a characters are threatened with being turned into puppets and a subplot involving a fraudulent appraiser in Kansas attempting to evict…

How long is Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return?

Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return runs 88 minutes, directed by Dan St. Pierre, Will Finn, released in 2014.

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