The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Balthazar Blake is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath. Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler, a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness.
Rated PG • 2010 • 1h 49m
The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a PG-rated fantasy adventure following Balthazar Blake, a sorcerer in modern Manhattan, as he trains a physics student named Dave to combat dark magic. The film relies heavily on high-energy fantasy combat, including magical blasts, animated gargoyles, and dangerous artifacts that pose mild peril to the protagonists. While the tone remains light and adventurous, there are scenes of moderate fantasy violence… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Sorcerer's Apprentice appropriate for kids?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a PG-rated fantasy adventure following Balthazar Blake, a sorcerer in modern Manhattan, as he trains a physics student named Dave to combat dark magic. The film relies heavily on high-energy fantasy combat, including magical blasts, animated… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Sorcerer's Apprentice
What happens in The Sorcerer's Apprentice, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Sorcerer's Apprentice
There is no sexual content in this film.
Violence and gore in The Sorcerer's Apprentice
The film contains moderate fantasy action, including magical duels involving electricity, telekinesis, and animated objects like gargoyles and statues. While there is no realistic gore, a few sequences show large-scale destruction and characters in peril, such as a scene featuring an array of historical corpses.
Language in The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Language is very mild, consisting of infrequent, non-offensive terms used in casual contexts.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Sorcerer's Apprentice
There is no substance use in this film.
Mature themes in The Sorcerer's Apprentice
The film explores classic tropes of good versus evil, destiny, and mentorship, with occasional scenes depicting magical threats that involve historical references to witchcraft and dark sorcery.
Scary moments in The Sorcerer's Apprentice
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Sorcerer's Apprentice 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 Sorcerer's Apprentice appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Sorcerer's Apprentice is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a PG-rated fantasy adventure following Balthazar Blake, a sorcerer in modern Manhattan, as he trains a physics student named Dave to combat dark magic. The film relies heavily on high-energy…
What age rating does The Sorcerer's Apprentice have?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Sorcerer's Apprentice about?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a PG-rated fantasy adventure following Balthazar Blake, a sorcerer in modern Manhattan, as he trains a physics student named Dave to combat dark magic. The film relies heavily on high-energy fantasy combat, including magical blasts, animated gargoyles, and dangerous artifacts that pose…
Is there sex or nudity in The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
There is no sexual content in this film.
How violent is The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The film contains moderate fantasy action, including magical duels involving electricity, telekinesis, and animated objects like gargoyles and statues. While there is no realistic gore, a few sequences show large-scale destruction and characters in peril…
Is the language in The Sorcerer's Apprentice appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild, consisting of infrequent, non-offensive terms used in casual contexts.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
There is no substance use in this film.
What mature themes appear in The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The film explores classic tropes of good versus evil, destiny, and mentorship, with occasional scenes depicting magical threats that involve historical references to witchcraft and dark sorcery.
How long is The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice runs 109 minutes, directed by Jon Turteltaub, released in 2010.
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