The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.

GUnited States rating19531h 29mFamily, Fantasy, Music
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A young boy who dislikes his piano lessons falls into a musical dream where he finds himself in a strange musical institute. He teams up with a plumber to navigate the fantasy world and help his mother. It is a whimsical musical adventure that explores the power of imagination.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Gentle
This is a classic musical with long scenes and a dreamlike atmosphere that allows the story to breathe. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeBart is trapped in a musical institute with guards and a massive piano.
  • Approx.SomeBart and the plumber are captured and held in a dungeon.

Talk about it after

  1. 1What did you think about the world Bart imagined in his dream?
  2. 2How did the characters show bravery when they were trying to solve the problem?
  3. 3Why do you think Bart felt so differently about music before and after his dream?

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