The School of the Magical Animals (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Ida Kronenberg must transfer to a new school, where she soon realizes the students are unkind to each other. However, that all changes when a new teacher, Miss Cornfield, begins to educate them on the value of friendship and magic.
Rated PG • 2021 • 1h 33m
The School of the Magical Animals is a live-action family film about a new student, Ida, who discovers her school has a secret: some students receive a magical, talking animal companion. The film's PG rating is due to mild thematic elements, peril, and some light language. The central themes involve bullying and the difficulty of fitting in, which may resonate with some children. Moments of peril are brief and non-graphic, typically… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The School of the Magical Animals appropriate for kids?
The School of the Magical Animals is a live-action family film about a new student, Ida, who discovers her school has a secret: some students receive a magical, talking animal companion. The film's PG rating is due to mild thematic elements, peril, and some light language. The… Read more — free account
Content severity in The School of the Magical Animals
What happens in The School of the Magical Animals, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:09 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
Sex and nudity in The School of the Magical Animals
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.
Violence and gore in The School of the Magical Animals
Violence is very mild and infrequent, mostly consisting of schoolyard conflict and light peril. Some students are briefly shown pushing or tripping others. The main plot involves a 'school thief,' which leads to some moments of tension and a short, non-dangerous chase sequence. A character is wrongly accused of the thefts, leading to emotional conflict. All peril is resolved quickly and without injury.
Language in The School of the Magical Animals
Contains some mild language, consistent with its PG rating. This is limited to schoolyard insults and teasing between the children. No strong profanity is used.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The School of the Magical Animals
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.
Mature themes in The School of the Magical Animals
The primary themes are friendship, bullying, and feeling like an outsider. Ida is initially ostracized when she moves to the new school. The film explores the cruelty of cliques and the importance of looking past surface appearances. The magical animals serve as guides and confidants for the children navigating these social challenges.
Scary moments in The School of the Magical Animals
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The School of the Magical Animals 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 The School of the Magical Animals appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The School of the Magical Animals is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. The School of the Magical Animals is a live-action family film about a new student, Ida, who discovers her school has a secret: some students receive a magical, talking animal companion. The film's PG rating is due to…
What age rating does The School of the Magical Animals have?
The School of the Magical Animals is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is The School of the Magical Animals about?
The School of the Magical Animals is a live-action family film about a new student, Ida, who discovers her school has a secret: some students receive a magical, talking animal companion. The film's PG rating is due to mild thematic elements, peril, and some light language. The central themes involve bullying and the…
Is there sex or nudity in The School of the Magical Animals?
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.
How violent is The School of the Magical Animals?
Violence is very mild and infrequent, mostly consisting of schoolyard conflict and light peril. Some students are briefly shown pushing or tripping others. The main plot involves a 'school thief,' which leads to some moments of tension and a short…
Is the language in The School of the Magical Animals appropriate for kids?
Contains some mild language, consistent with its PG rating. This is limited to schoolyard insults and teasing between the children. No strong profanity is used.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The School of the Magical Animals?
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.
What mature themes appear in The School of the Magical Animals?
The primary themes are friendship, bullying, and feeling like an outsider. Ida is initially ostracized when she moves to the new school. The film explores the cruelty of cliques and the importance of looking past surface appearances. The magical animals serve…
How long is The School of the Magical Animals?
The School of the Magical Animals runs 93 minutes, directed by Gregor Schnitzler, released in 2021.
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