Checkered Ninja

Name: Checkered Ninja
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 2018

PG-13United States rating20181h 23mAnimation, Comedy, Adventure

A young boy named Alex receives a unique plush doll for his birthday that turns out to have a spirit inside. The doll and the boy form an unlikely friendship as they navigate school life and deal with local bullies. They must work together to solve a mystery involving a mysterious businessman.

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PG-13 US

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What's in it

Scary: Strong
Violence: Strong
Language: Mild
Rude humour: Some
Sad themes: Strong
Pace: Fast; The film features fast-paced action sequences and frequent cuts typical of modern 3D animated adventure comedies. Estimated

Scary moments

Approx.IntenseA child worker is brutally beaten by a businessman.
Approx.SomeThe ninja doll uses the boy's voice to confront a bully.
Approx.ScaryThe ninja tells a tragic backstory involving a massacre and a betrayed clan.
Approx.ScaryThe ninja attempts to kill a man at a house.
Approx.SomeThe boy is imprisoned in an asylum.

Talk about it after

1How did the friendship between Alex and the ninja doll change how they handled their problems?
2What did you think about the way the characters worked together to solve the mystery?
3Why do you think it is important to stand up for your friends?