Metropolis

PG-13United States rating20011h 47mAnimation, Science Fiction
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A young boy and his uncle travel to a futuristic city to solve a mystery involving a highly advanced robot. Along the way, the boy forms a deep bond with the robot as they navigate a complex world of technology and social conflict.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Strong
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
The film features long cinematic shots and a deliberate narrative pace typical of older anime and sci-fi dramas. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA paramilitary group hunts the main characters through the city.
  • Approx.ScaryA character is shot and a laboratory is set on fire.
  • Approx.IntenseA large explosion occurs at the top of a tower.
  • Approx.ScaryRobots attack the city and the main characters are trapped.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the bond between Kenichi and Tima change how you felt about the robots in the story?
  2. 2What did you think about the way the characters handled the challenges they faced in the city?
  3. 3Why do you think it is important to treat others with kindness, even when they are different from us?

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