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Mavka: The Forest Song (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Mavka, a Soul of the Forest, faces an impossible choice between love and her duty as Guardian of the Heart of the Forest when she falls for a human, a talented young musician named Lukas.

Rated PG • 2023 • 1h 39m

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Mavka: The Forest Song is an animated fantasy adventure following a forest nymph named Mavka who falls in love with a human musician named Lukas. The film received a PG rating primarily for fantasy-based action sequences and some moments of intense emotional peril. Parents should be aware of a central antagonist who schemes to exploit the forest for personal gain, leading to scenes of captivity, magical firestorms, and conflict. It is… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Natalka Denysenko
Natalka Denysenko
AP
Artem Pyvovarov
Nazar Zadniprovskyi
Nazar Zadniprovskyi
Oleh Skrypka
Oleh Skrypka
Olena Kravets
Olena Kravets
Serhii Prytula
Serhii Prytula
Oleh Mykhailiuta
Oleh Mykhailiuta
Nataliia Sumska
Nataliia Sumska
Julia Sanina
Julia Sanina
Mykhailo Khoma
Mykhailo Khoma
Nina Matviienko
Nina Matviienko
Kateryna Osadcha
Kateryna Osadcha
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Is Mavka: The Forest Song appropriate for kids?

Mavka: The Forest Song is an animated fantasy adventure following a forest nymph named Mavka who falls in love with a human musician named Lukas. The film received a PG rating primarily for fantasy-based action sequences and some moments of intense emotional peril. Parents… Read more — free account

Content severity in Mavka: The Forest Song

Sex None 0/10
Violence Strong 5/10
Language None 0/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in Mavka: The Forest Song, moment by moment

  1. 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
  2. 0:28 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
  3. 0:45 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
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Sex and nudity in Mavka: The Forest Song

None. The film contains only very mild, innocent romantic themes centered on the blossoming relationship between Mavka and Lukas.

Violence and gore in Mavka: The Forest Song

Moderate fantasy action occurs throughout. The film features clashes between forest spirits and humans, including magical blasts, character capture, and an intense climactic sequence involving a firestorm. These scenes are stylized and animated with no realistic gore or injury.

Language in Mavka: The Forest Song

None. The dialogue is clean and free of profanity or slurs.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Mavka: The Forest Song

None. No tobacco, alcohol, or drug use is depicted.

Mature themes in Mavka: The Forest Song

The story centers on themes of greed, environmental stewardship, and the cycle of hatred between humans and nature. The antagonist manipulates others to achieve immortality, and there are sequences involving the loss of trust, betrayal, and the consequences of wielding destructive magical power.

Scary moments in Mavka: The Forest Song

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Mavka: The Forest Song 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 Mavka: The Forest Song appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Mavka: The Forest Song is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. Mavka: The Forest Song is an animated fantasy adventure following a forest nymph named Mavka who falls in love with a human musician named Lukas. The film received a PG rating primarily for fantasy-based action…

What age rating does Mavka: The Forest Song have?

Mavka: The Forest Song is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

What is Mavka: The Forest Song about?

Mavka: The Forest Song is an animated fantasy adventure following a forest nymph named Mavka who falls in love with a human musician named Lukas. The film received a PG rating primarily for fantasy-based action sequences and some moments of intense emotional peril. Parents should be aware of a central antagonist who…

Is there sex or nudity in Mavka: The Forest Song?

None. The film contains only very mild, innocent romantic themes centered on the blossoming relationship between Mavka and Lukas.

How violent is Mavka: The Forest Song?

Moderate fantasy action occurs throughout. The film features clashes between forest spirits and humans, including magical blasts, character capture, and an intense climactic sequence involving a firestorm. These scenes are stylized and animated with no…

Is the language in Mavka: The Forest Song appropriate for kids?

None. The dialogue is clean and free of profanity or slurs.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Mavka: The Forest Song?

None. No tobacco, alcohol, or drug use is depicted.

What mature themes appear in Mavka: The Forest Song?

The story centers on themes of greed, environmental stewardship, and the cycle of hatred between humans and nature. The antagonist manipulates others to achieve immortality, and there are sequences involving the loss of trust, betrayal, and the consequences…

How long is Mavka: The Forest Song?

Mavka: The Forest Song runs 99 minutes, directed by Oleh Malamuzh, Oleksandra Ruban, released in 2023.

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