Mary and The Witch's Flower (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Mary Smith, a young girl who lives with her great-aunt in the countryside, follows a mysterious cat into the nearby forest where she finds a strange flower and an old broom, none of which is as ordinary as it seems.
Rated PG • 2017 • 1h 43m
In this animated adventure, young Mary Smith discovers a magical flower that grants her temporary powers and leads her to the prestigious Endor College for Witches. The film received a PG rating primarily for fantasy action, mild peril, and thematic elements involving dangerous magical experiments. Parents should be aware of scenes where children are captured, threatened, or transformed by villainous faculty members. While visually… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Mary and The Witch's Flower appropriate for kids?
In this animated adventure, young Mary Smith discovers a magical flower that grants her temporary powers and leads her to the prestigious Endor College for Witches. The film received a PG rating primarily for fantasy action, mild peril, and thematic elements involving dangerous… Read more — free account
Content severity in Mary and The Witch's Flower
What happens in Mary and The Witch's Flower, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:45 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Mary and The Witch's Flower
There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
Violence and gore in Mary and The Witch's Flower
Violence is limited to stylized fantasy combat and peril. Characters are occasionally captured or threatened by magical traps, but there is no blood or realistic injury shown.
Language in Mary and The Witch's Flower
There is no profanity or offensive language in this film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Mary and The Witch's Flower
There is no substance use or alcohol consumption in this film.
Mature themes in Mary and The Witch's Flower
The film explores themes of animal cruelty and ethics in scientific experimentation through the actions of the college staff. Characters also grapple with feelings of inadequacy and the temptation of power.
Scary moments in Mary and The Witch's Flower
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Mary and The Witch's Flower 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mary and The Witch's Flower appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Mary and The Witch's Flower is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. In this animated adventure, young Mary Smith discovers a magical flower that grants her temporary powers and leads her to the prestigious Endor College for Witches. The film received a PG rating primarily for fantasy…
What age rating does Mary and The Witch's Flower have?
Mary and The Witch's Flower is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Mary and The Witch's Flower about?
In this animated adventure, young Mary Smith discovers a magical flower that grants her temporary powers and leads her to the prestigious Endor College for Witches. The film received a PG rating primarily for fantasy action, mild peril, and thematic elements involving dangerous magical experiments. Parents should be…
Is there sex or nudity in Mary and The Witch's Flower?
There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
How violent is Mary and The Witch's Flower?
Violence is limited to stylized fantasy combat and peril. Characters are occasionally captured or threatened by magical traps, but there is no blood or realistic injury shown.
Is the language in Mary and The Witch's Flower appropriate for kids?
There is no profanity or offensive language in this film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Mary and The Witch's Flower?
There is no substance use or alcohol consumption in this film.
What mature themes appear in Mary and The Witch's Flower?
The film explores themes of animal cruelty and ethics in scientific experimentation through the actions of the college staff. Characters also grapple with feelings of inadequacy and the temptation of power.
How long is Mary and The Witch's Flower?
Mary and The Witch's Flower runs 103 minutes, directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, released in 2017.
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