The movie is also thematically much darker than the others. I wouldn't consider it inappropriate for younger children, but they may struggle to understand it, as most plotlines are convoluted and confusing even for adults, and much of the plot centres around political drama.
In addition to the violent scenes mentioned above, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore has some scenes that could scare or disturb children aged 5-8 years. For example, on Grindelwald's orders, a female qilin (a wise, revered, doe-like creature) is attacked moments after giving birth to a Bambi-like baby.
Rated PG-13 for some fantasy action/violence.
The characters are kind, strong and refreshingly unconventional. There are, however, some scary and violent scenes and disturbing themes. For these reasons, we don't recommend this movie for children under 13 years. And we do recommend parental guidance for children aged 13-15 years.
Rated PG-13 for some fantasy action/violence.
With the full PG-13 rating breakdown above, this parent movie reviewer would not recommend Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore for kids younger than the age of a mature 11-years old preteen, for sure. Dark, scary themes and a very puzzle piece storyline is confusing for adults and kids alike.
Like most milestones, there is no “right age.” It all depends on the kid—and the parents. But there are a few age-related guidelines to take into consideration: From a technical standpoint, Harry Potter is categorized as a middle-grade read, which typically encompasses 9–to–12-year-olds.
At this age, your kids can probably handle everything J.K. Rowling sends their way, but you might want to watch the more mature movies with them. Read: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two (This is good for kids age 10+ but includes spoilers for Book 7.
The MPAA rated Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images.
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is rated PG-13 for fantasy action and violence which means some material may not be suitable for kids under 13. Parents need to know that Fantastic Beasts 3 is more kid friendly than Fantastic Beasts 2.
For young children, the death of a major beloved character could be extremely upsetting. Other characters are bloodied, kicked, and cursed in frightening ways, and a scene involving zombie-like characters is sure to scare little kids. There are also some big emotional upheavals and violent attacks.
The MPAA rated Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them PG-13 for some fantasy action violence.
The Secrets of Dumbledore has the usual wizarding and sorcery action sequences that include explosions and attacks on people. There is a lot of fighting with wands and bright explosions in this one. There are some bloody and gory scenes that could be intense for children.
Parents need to know that Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the first PG-13 movie in the Harry Potter series (all based on the books by J.K. Rowling), and not for nothing. The fourth installment has two deaths (including a really sad one), scary creatures, some romantic yearnings, and edge-of-the-seat…
Best for: 5-7 year olds, 8-11 year olds, 12 years & over and Harry Potter fans of any age!
Keep in mind that all kids are different, so assess your child's ability to handle fright and peril before you see the movies or read the books. 7–9: A great age to begin (for younger kids, consider reading aloud together).
My current 9 and 7 year olds are delighted to hear Harry Potter as many times as possible; they've each read the first 3 books at least 4-5 times and don't tire of them. With all that said, ages 5-6+ have seemed to work really well for our family to start reading the first few books aloud.
The show is suitable for ages 10 and up.
While many fantasy movies contain magic elements this one is nowhere close to the clear morality or dominion established in the works of Tolkien. The harry potter series is inappropriate for minors who are not already WELL formed morally.
Parents need to know that Deadpool is a superhero story aimed at -- and most appropriate for -- mature audiences only. It has lots of graphic violence, sex (including partial nudity), adult humor, and nonstop strong language. Unlike most other Marvel superhero films, which only hint at romance,…
Although Fantastic Four has less violence than most other Marvel superhero movies, it still has brutal and bloody violence and deserves its M rating. It also has some gruesome scenes of transformation, injury and death, which could disturb children under 13 years, as well as some younger teenagers.
Parents need to know that Fantastic Four includes loud and explosive violence. The astronauts' encounter with the radioactive cloud is rendered in frightening, fiery images, and the Thing's transformation from human to rock is potentially alarming. Fights between the superheroes and archenemy Dr.