The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
This time around Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, along with their pesky cousin Eustace Scrubb find themselves swallowed into a painting and on to a fantastic Narnian ship headed for the very edges of the world.
Rated PG • 2010 • 1h 53m
This third installment in the Narnia series earns its PG rating with frequent sequences of fantasy action and some frightening imagery that may be too intense for younger children. The film follows Lucy, Edmund, and their cousin Eustace on a sea voyage aboard the Dawn Treader, where they encounter slave traders, a cursed dragon, and an evil, sentient mist. The climactic battle involves a large, monstrous sea serpent that attacks the… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader appropriate for kids?
This third installment in the Narnia series earns its PG rating with frequent sequences of fantasy action and some frightening imagery that may be too intense for younger children. The film follows Lucy, Edmund, and their cousin Eustace on a sea voyage aboard the Dawn Treader… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
What happens in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, moment by moment
- 0:03 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:06 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
None. This film contains no sexual content or nudity.
Violence and gore in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Moderate. The film contains numerous sword fights, which are largely bloodless. Characters are captured by slave traders and a large-scale battle ensues to free them. Early in the film, cousins squabble and shove one another. The climax features a prolonged and intense battle with a large, monstrous sea serpent that attacks the main characters' ship. A character is transformed into a dragon and is later grievously wounded when stabbed with a sword.
Language in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
None. No profanity is used in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
No on-screen use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs is present.
Mature themes in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
The film deals with moderately intense themes including greed and its consequences, as Eustace is cursed for his selfishness. Lucy grapples with envy and self-doubt, leading to an unsettling magical vision. Edmund is tempted by an evil entity that takes the form of the White Witch from the first film. The concepts of slavery and human sacrifice are central to the plot, and the ending is bittersweet as characters must say a permanent goodbye to Narnia.
Scary moments in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. This third installment in the Narnia series earns its PG rating with frequent sequences of fantasy action and some frightening imagery that may be too intense for younger children. The film follows Lucy, Edmund, and…
What age rating does The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader have?
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader about?
This third installment in the Narnia series earns its PG rating with frequent sequences of fantasy action and some frightening imagery that may be too intense for younger children. The film follows Lucy, Edmund, and their cousin Eustace on a sea voyage aboard the Dawn Treader, where they encounter slave traders, a…
Is there sex or nudity in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader?
None. This film contains no sexual content or nudity.
How violent is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader?
Moderate. The film contains numerous sword fights, which are largely bloodless. Characters are captured by slave traders and a large-scale battle ensues to free them. Early in the film, cousins squabble and shove one another. The climax features a prolonged…
Is the language in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader appropriate for kids?
None. No profanity is used in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader?
No on-screen use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs is present.
What mature themes appear in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader?
The film deals with moderately intense themes including greed and its consequences, as Eustace is cursed for his selfishness. Lucy grapples with envy and self-doubt, leading to an unsettling magical vision. Edmund is tempted by an evil entity that takes the…
How long is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader?
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader runs 113 minutes, directed by Michael Apted, released in 2010.
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