The Hunchback of Notre Dame
GUnited States rating19961h 31mDrama, Animation, Family
A lonely man who lives in the bell tower of a grand cathedral dreams of seeing the world outside. When he finally ventures into the city, he meets a brave woman and learns what it means to be accepted for who he is. This story explores themes of inner beauty and the importance of standing up for others.
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A lonely man who lives in the bell tower of a grand cathedral dreams of seeing the world outside. When he finally ventures into the city, he meets a brave woman and learns what it means to be accepted for who he is. This story explores themes of inner beauty and the importance of standing up for others.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Strong
- Violence
- Strong
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Strong
- Pace
- Moderate
- This is a traditional musical animation with long scenes and a dramatic, sweeping pace. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.IntenseA woman is chased and killed by soldiers in a tense scene at the cathedral steps.
- Approx.ScaryQuasimodo is mocked and humiliated by a crowd during a public festival.
- Approx.ScaryA villainous character sets fire to houses while searching for a woman.
- Approx.IntenseA woman is held and threatened with being burned at the stake.
- Approx.ScaryA physical confrontation occurs between Quasimodo and the villain on a high ledge.
Talk about it after
- 1How did Quasimodo feel about being different from the people in the city?
- 2Why is it important to be kind to people even if they look different from us?
- 3What did you think about the way Esmeralda stood up for what she believed in?
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