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Is The School for Good and Evil safe for your child?
Age guide
10+
We advise The School for Good and Evil from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).
- 9-12
- Children in this age group will encounter themes of good versus evil, friendship, and self-discovery within a magical school setting.
- 13-15
- Teenagers may appreciate the complex character relationships, moral dilemmas, and the film's exploration of identity and destiny.
- 16+
- Older teens might engage with the nuanced portrayal of villainy and heroism, and the underlying messages about societal expectations.
Best friends Sophie and Agatha are whisked away to a magical school where ordinary children are trained to become fairytale heroes or villains. Their friendship is tested as they are sorted into opposing schools, forcing them to confront their true identities.
- Age guide
- 10+
- Overall risk
- 4/10
- Violence
- 4/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 3/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Influence
- 5/10
What parents should know
This fantasy film explores classic themes of good versus evil within a magical academy. It features strong female protagonists and a world where appearances can be deceiving. Parents should be aware of some intense fantasy violence and themes that might be complex for very young viewers.
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The School for Good and Evil age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is The School for Good and Evil?
Parentwise puts The School for Good and Evil at 10+. We advise The School for Good and Evil from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 4/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old watch The School for Good and Evil?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for The School for Good and Evil (10+). Children in this age group will encounter themes of good versus evil, friendship, and self-discovery within a magical school setting.
Can a 12 year old watch The School for Good and Evil?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for The School for Good and Evil (10+). Children in this age group will encounter themes of good versus evil, friendship, and self-discovery within a magical school setting.
Can a 13 year old watch The School for Good and Evil?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for The School for Good and Evil (10+). Teenagers may appreciate the complex character relationships, moral dilemmas, and the film's exploration of identity and destiny.
Is The School for Good and Evil appropriate for kids?
This fantasy film explores classic themes of good versus evil within a magical academy. Parentwise rates The School for Good and Evil overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is The School for Good and Evil family friendly?
The School for Good and Evil sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It features strong female protagonists and a world where appearances can be deceiving.
The School for Good and Evil parents guide: what should a parent know first?
This fantasy film explores classic themes of good versus evil within a magical academy. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is The School for Good and Evil safe for kids?
We advise The School for Good and Evil from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). It features strong female protagonists and a world where appearances can be deceiving.
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