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Is Wicked safe for your child?

Age guide

8+

We advise Wicked from age 8 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).

5-8
Younger children may enjoy the vibrant visuals and musical numbers, but some darker themes or depictions of the Wicked Witch's struggle might be intense for them.
9-12
Children in this age range can follow the narrative of Elphaba's journey and her friendship with Glinda, understanding the themes of acceptance and challenging societal norms.
13-15
Teenagers will appreciate the deeper exploration of prejudice, political corruption, and the complexities of good versus evil, as well as the powerful vocal performances.
16+
Older teens can engage with the nuanced character development and the film's commentary on historical revisionism and the nature of power, reflecting on its social relevance.

This highly anticipated musical fantasy is a prequel to 'The Wizard of Oz,' telling the untold story of the witches of Oz. It explores the complex friendship between Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the Good Witch.

Age guide
8+
Overall risk
3/10
Violence
2/10
Toxic behaviour
1/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
7/10
Language
1/10
Influence
5/10

What parents should know

Wicked is a musical fantasy film based on the popular Broadway show, offering an origin story for the witches of Oz. It explores themes of friendship, identity, and challenging societal perceptions. Parents should be aware of the film's portrayals of prejudice and political intrigue, which may be thought-provoking for various age groups.

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Wicked age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Wicked?

Parentwise puts Wicked at 8+. We advise Wicked from age 8 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 2/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.

Can a 10 year old watch Wicked?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Wicked (8+). Children in this age range can follow the narrative of Elphaba's journey and her friendship with Glinda, understanding the themes of acceptance and challenging societal norms.

Can a 12 year old watch Wicked?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Wicked (8+). Children in this age range can follow the narrative of Elphaba's journey and her friendship with Glinda, understanding the themes of acceptance and challenging societal norms.

Can a 13 year old watch Wicked?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Wicked (8+). Teenagers will appreciate the deeper exploration of prejudice, political corruption, and the complexities of good versus evil, as well as the powerful vocal performances.

Is Wicked appropriate for kids?

Wicked is a musical fantasy film based on the popular Broadway show, offering an origin story for the witches of Oz. Parentwise rates Wicked overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.

Is Wicked family friendly?

Wicked is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. It explores themes of friendship, identity, and challenging societal perceptions.

Wicked parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Wicked is a musical fantasy film based on the popular Broadway show, offering an origin story for the witches of Oz. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).

Is Wicked safe for kids?

We advise Wicked from age 8 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). It explores themes of friendship, identity, and challenging societal perceptions.

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