What's In It
Based on the actual screenplayWe're re-reading this screenplay with our upgraded analysis. Scene-by-scene moment counts aren't available for Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken yet β the summaries below are from our earlier read-through. Check back soon.
ViolenceMildβΌ
LanguageVery MildβΌ
Scary ScenesMildβΌ
RomanceVery MildβΌ
SubstancesNoneβΌ
StimulationMildβΌ
The film completely subverts traditional mermaid mythology by making mermaids the villains and krakens the heroes, which may confuse children familiar with positive mermaid stories.
About Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
A shy 16-year-old kraken girl named Ruby desperately tries to fit in at high school while her overprotective mother forbids her from going near the ocean. When Ruby breaks this rule to save her crush, she discovers she's part of a royal family of giant krakens destined to protect the sea from evil mermaids. This is a 2023 DreamWorks animated comedy with themes of self-acceptance and family legacy.
Family Takeaways from Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
What it gets right
- βThe message that 'the real power is just not to hide' who you are inside promotes self-acceptance
- βRuby's relationship with her overprotective mother shows healthy family communication
- βFirst DreamWorks film to feature a titular female hero provides strong female representation
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken Cultural & Values Guide
Cultural & Values Guide
No cultural or religious themes detected for this film.
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