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Is Wish safe for your child?
Age guide
6+
We advise Wish from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Younger viewers will be enchanted by the magical setting, colorful characters like Star, and the catchy songs, though the concept of wishes being controlled might be a bit abstract.
- 9-12
- This age group can appreciate the heroine Asha's courage and determination to challenge injustice, understanding the film's message about hope and the power of individual dreams.
- 13-15
- Teenagers might connect with Asha's journey of self-discovery and standing up against an oppressive ruler, recognizing the film's themes of activism and fighting for what's right.
- 16+
- Older teens can enjoy the film's celebration of Disney's animation legacy, its musical numbers, and its nuanced exploration of power dynamics and the importance of collective hope.
Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, they confront a formidable foe to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.
- Age guide
- 6+
- 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
Wish is an animated musical film from Disney that celebrates the company's 100-year legacy, telling the story of a young woman named Asha who uncovers a dark secret about her kingdom's ruler. The movie features vibrant animation, memorable songs, and themes of hope, courage, and the power of individual and collective dreams. It is generally suitable for all ages, offering positive messages about standing up for justice and believing in oneself.
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Wish is 6+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Wish setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Wish without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Wish that mean it is time to step in.
Wish age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Wish?
Parentwise puts Wish at 6+. We advise Wish from age 6 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 Wish?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Wish (6+). This age group can appreciate the heroine Asha's courage and determination to challenge injustice, understanding the film's message about hope and the power of individual dreams.
Can a 12 year old watch Wish?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Wish (6+). This age group can appreciate the heroine Asha's courage and determination to challenge injustice, understanding the film's message about hope and the power of individual dreams.
Can a 13 year old watch Wish?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Wish (6+). Teenagers might connect with Asha's journey of self-discovery and standing up against an oppressive ruler, recognizing the film's themes of activism and fighting for what's right.
Is Wish appropriate for kids?
Wish is an animated musical film from Disney that celebrates the company's 100-year legacy, telling the story of a young woman named Asha who uncovers a dark secret about her kingdom's ruler. Parentwise rates Wish overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Wish family friendly?
Wish is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. The movie features vibrant animation, memorable songs, and themes of hope, courage, and the power of individual and collective dreams.
Wish parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Wish is an animated musical film from Disney that celebrates the company's 100-year legacy, telling the story of a young woman named Asha who uncovers a dark secret about her kingdom's ruler. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Wish safe for kids?
We advise Wish from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). The movie features vibrant animation, memorable songs, and themes of hope, courage, and the power of individual and collective dreams.
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