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Age Guide6+
MPAA RatingPG
Year2020
Runtime1h 42m
StudioPixar Animation Studios
DirectorDan Scanlon
Cast
Tom HollandChris PrattJulia Louis-DreyfusOctavia SpencerKyle Bornheimer
AnimationAdventureComedyFantasyFamily
Onward
2020
Two elf brothers embark on a quest to spend one day with their late father using a magic spell that went only half right.
Content Guide
⚔️
Violence & ScarinessVery mild
Violence & Scariness
💬
LanguageVery mild
Language
👀
Sex & NudityNone
Sex & Nudity
🍷
SubstancesNone
Substances
😱
Frightening ScenesVery mild
Frightening Scenes
💚
Positive MessagesExcellent
Positive Messages
⭐
Role ModelsStrong
Role Models
What's in this movie
- •Themes of parental loss — the brothers' father died before they could know him
- •A dragon battle sequence
- •Mild language
- •Younger brother has anxiety about driving and adventure
🌍 Cultural & Representation Concerns
Minimal
- •Officer Specter's brief mention of 'my girlfriend's daughter' was Pixar's first openly gay character; many LGBTQ+ viewers felt this minimal inclusion was tokenistic
Educational Value
A deeply moving story about grief, brotherhood, and learning to appreciate the people who are already in your life.
💬 Pause & Talk — Discussion Topics
- 1.Why is it hard for Ian to talk to his dad even after the spell?
- 2.How does Barley show love for Ian in ways that Ian doesn't initially recognize?
- 3.What does Ian's choice at the end of the film say about what he really needed?