Raya and the Last Dragon
AnimationFamilyFantasyAdventureAction
6+PG
2021·1h 47m·Don Hall·Walt Disney Animation Studios·● Script read & verified
Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon follows a warrior princess who must find the last dragon to reunite the divided kingdom of Kumandra and defeat...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
The father's death scene may be more emotionally intense than expected for younger viewers
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
None▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Faith & Religion
●Buddhist themes
The film explicitly incorporates Buddhist philosophy through concepts of trust, unity, and letting go of past grievances to achieve harmony. Raya's journey involves learning to release anger and embrace compassion, which are central Buddhist teachings.
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The entire narrative is driven by Raya's devotion to her father and their bond as the emotional foundation of the story. Family legacy, honoring ancestors, and the father-daughter relationship are the core motivational forces throughout the film.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Trust and forgiveness as Raya learns to work with former enemies
- ✓Unity and cooperation showing how division weakens communities
- ✓Taking responsibility for mistakes as Raya acknowledges her role in breaking the world
Cast:Kelly Marie TranAwkwafinaGemma ChanAlan TudykIzaac Wang