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Name: The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle
Director: Mikkel Brænne Sandemose
Released: 2019
Duration: 99 min

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

When the King and Queen are poisoned, brothers Per and Pål get arrested, suspected of being behind it. Younger brother Espen "Ash Lad" and Princess Kristin set out on a quest to find the mythical Soria Moria castle, which is said to be built of pure gold. In Soria Moria, there sits a well containing the Water of Life; the only thing that can cure Kristin's parents. But some wicked Danes are also on the hunt to find the castle. If Espen and Kristin fail, it will spell the end for the brothers, the kingdom - and perhaps the entire… Sign up for the full guide

Rated NR • 2019 • 1h 39m

Directed by Mikkel Brænne Sandemose

Age

In 'The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle', the protagonist Espen must embark on a dangerous quest to find the mythical Soria Moria castle to save the King and Queen. This fantasy adventure features intense creature designs, mild peril, and occasional combat suitable for middle-grade viewers. Parents should note themes of betrayal and danger, alongside moderate profanity and background alcohol use. The film is an action-oriented… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Vebjørn Enger

Eili Harboe

Mads Sjøgård Pettersen

Elias Holmen Sørensen

Sidse Babett Knudsen

Thorbjørn Harr

Gard B. Eidsvold

Gisken Armand

Cyron Melville

Sigurd Holmen le Dous

Tómas Lemarquis

Jonas Strand Gravli

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Is The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle appropriate for kids?

Content severity in The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle

Sex Mild 2/10

Violence Strong 6/10

Language Moderate 3/10

Substances Moderate 3/10

Themes Moderate 4/10

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0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
0:12 💬 Language 3/10
0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10

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Sex and nudity in The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle

Contains very mild innuendo related to romantic interests, but nothing graphic or explicit is shown on screen.

Violence and gore in The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle

The film features moderate fantasy action, including sword fighting, chase sequences, and encounters with large, menacing trolls. Conflict is typical of a family fantasy film, emphasizing peril rather than realistic gore.

Language in The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle

Moderate profanity is heard throughout the dialogue, consistent with a PG or mild PG-13 rating.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle

Characters are seen drinking in several scenes as part of the period setting, and one or two instances of smoking are featured.

Mature themes in The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle

The story centers on a race against time, the poisoning of monarchs, and the threat of a kingdom's destruction. Betrayal and the fear of losing one's family are significant emotional drivers.

Scary moments in The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle 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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Is The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle is best for ages 9+. It's rated NR. In 'The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle', the protagonist Espen must embark on a dangerous quest to find the mythical Soria Moria castle to save the King and Queen. This fantasy adventure features intense…

What age rating does The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle have?

The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.

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Is there sex or nudity in The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle?

Contains very mild innuendo related to romantic interests, but nothing graphic or explicit is shown on screen.

How violent is The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle?

Is the language in The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle appropriate for kids?

Moderate profanity is heard throughout the dialogue, consistent with a PG or mild PG-13 rating.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle?

Characters are seen drinking in several scenes as part of the period setting, and one or two instances of smoking are featured.

What mature themes appear in The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle?

The story centers on a race against time, the poisoning of monarchs, and the threat of a kingdom's destruction. Betrayal and the fear of losing one's family are significant emotional drivers.

How long is The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle?

The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle runs 99 minutes, directed by Mikkel Brænne Sandemose, released in 2019.

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