The Lord of the Rings

PGUnited States rating19782h 12mAdventure, Animation, Fantasy
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A young hobbit named Frodo is tasked with a dangerous mission to destroy a powerful ring and save his world from a dark force. He travels with a diverse group of friends and warriors across a vast land filled with magic and danger. It is a grand adventure about bravery and the importance of looking out for one another.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Strong
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Gentle
The film features long scenes and a slow journey through vast landscapes with plenty of room to breathe. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryThe group encounters the Ringwraiths and Frodo is stabbed on a mountain.
  • Approx.IntenseGandalf fights a large, fiery demon called a Balrog in a dark mine.
  • Approx.ScaryThe group is attacked by Orcs in the mines of Moria.
  • Approx.ScaryA large army of Orcs attacks a fortress in a major battle.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why did the group decide to help Frodo on his long journey?
  2. 2How did the different characters show bravery even when they were scared?
  3. 3What did you think about the different types of creatures like elves and dwarves?

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