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Three Heroes on Distant Shores (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

This time, Alyosha Popovich Dobrinya and Ilya Muromets, thanks insidious wiles of Baba Yaga, are the seven seas on the island where the natives live and terrible Gomuma. In their absence, the merchant Kolyvan decide together with Baba-Yaga take the kingdom, and the power to take away from the prince of Kiev. To help the hapless governor comes horse Julius and wife heroes and their extended family. In short, the heroes and the audience for adventures on distant shores, ordinary and extraordinary.

Rated NR • 2012 • 1h 5m

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This fifth film in the 'Three Bogatyrs' animated series from Russia is rated 0+ and is suitable for most young children, though it contains frequent slapstick violence and mild thematic peril. The story follows heroes Alyosha, Dobrinya, and Ilya as they are tricked by the witch Baba Yaga and stranded on a faraway island, leaving their kingdom vulnerable to a takeover. The violence is entirely cartoonish, with brawling, monster fights… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Fyodor Bondarchuk
Fyodor Bondarchuk
Elizaveta Boyarskaya
Elizaveta Boyarskaya
Sergey Makovetskiy
Sergey Makovetskiy
Oleg Kulikovich
Oleg Kulikovich
Liya Medvedeva
Liya Medvedeva
Natalya Danilova
Natalya Danilova
Valeri Solovyev
Valeri Solovyev
Dmitry Vysotsky
Dmitry Vysotsky
Mariya Tsvetkova-Ovsyannikova
Mariya Tsvetkova-Ovsyannikova
Elena Shulman
Elena Shulman
Liya Medvedeva
Liya Medvedeva
Natalya Danilova
Natalya Danilova
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Is Three Heroes on Distant Shores appropriate for kids?

This fifth film in the 'Three Bogatyrs' animated series from Russia is rated 0+ and is suitable for most young children, though it contains frequent slapstick violence and mild thematic peril. The story follows heroes Alyosha, Dobrinya, and Ilya as they are tricked by the witch… Read more — free account

Content severity in Three Heroes on Distant Shores

Sex None 0/10
Violence Moderate 4/10
Language None 0/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

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Sex and nudity in Three Heroes on Distant Shores

No sexual content, romance, or innuendo is present. The film's focus is on adventure and slapstick comedy.

Violence and gore in Three Heroes on Distant Shores

Violence is frequent but strictly cartoonish and slapstick in nature, similar to classic Looney Tunes. Characters engage in brawls with exaggerated punches and tumbles, but no one is ever seriously injured and there is no blood. The heroes fight a large, goofy-looking monster, and magical spells are used in a non-frightening way. All conflict is highly stylized, played for laughs, and without any realistic impact or consequence.

Language in Three Heroes on Distant Shores

There is no profanity or coarse language in the film's original Russian dialogue or its English dubs.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Three Heroes on Distant Shores

Substance use is not depicted. Baba Yaga uses magical potions in her cauldron as part of her witchcraft, but this is presented in a purely fantasy context, not as analogous to drug or alcohol use.

Mature themes in Three Heroes on Distant Shores

Thematic content is mild and suitable for children. Core themes include good versus evil, heroism, and teamwork. The main conflict stems from the villains' betrayal and attempt to usurp the Prince's throne, which could be a point of discussion about dishonesty. The heroes also face the mild peril of being stranded far from home.

Scary moments in Three Heroes on Distant Shores

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Three Heroes on Distant Shores 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 Three Heroes on Distant Shores appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Three Heroes on Distant Shores is best for ages 6+. It's rated NR. This fifth film in the 'Three Bogatyrs' animated series from Russia is rated 0+ and is suitable for most young children, though it contains frequent slapstick violence and mild thematic peril. The story follows heroes…

What age rating does Three Heroes on Distant Shores have?

Three Heroes on Distant Shores is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

What is Three Heroes on Distant Shores about?

This fifth film in the 'Three Bogatyrs' animated series from Russia is rated 0+ and is suitable for most young children, though it contains frequent slapstick violence and mild thematic peril. The story follows heroes Alyosha, Dobrinya, and Ilya as they are tricked by the witch Baba Yaga and stranded on a faraway…

Is there sex or nudity in Three Heroes on Distant Shores?

No sexual content, romance, or innuendo is present. The film's focus is on adventure and slapstick comedy.

How violent is Three Heroes on Distant Shores?

Violence is frequent but strictly cartoonish and slapstick in nature, similar to classic Looney Tunes. Characters engage in brawls with exaggerated punches and tumbles, but no one is ever seriously injured and there is no blood. The heroes fight a large…

Is the language in Three Heroes on Distant Shores appropriate for kids?

There is no profanity or coarse language in the film's original Russian dialogue or its English dubs.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Three Heroes on Distant Shores?

Substance use is not depicted. Baba Yaga uses magical potions in her cauldron as part of her witchcraft, but this is presented in a purely fantasy context, not as analogous to drug or alcohol use.

What mature themes appear in Three Heroes on Distant Shores?

Thematic content is mild and suitable for children. Core themes include good versus evil, heroism, and teamwork. The main conflict stems from the villains' betrayal and attempt to usurp the Prince's throne, which could be a point of discussion about…

How long is Three Heroes on Distant Shores?

Three Heroes on Distant Shores runs 65 minutes, directed by Konstantin Feoktistov, released in 2012.

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