Our take
Harold and the Purple Crayon is a family comedy about a boy who draws himself into the real world. Expect cartoon explosions, a monster growl, and a chase. No swearing and no sex. Fine for most young kids who already like the book. The loudest magic may startle preschoolers
Uplifting themes
Imagination is how Harold makes friends in a world he does not know yet
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Story (may spoil tone)
Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book's pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life.
Details
Violence Cartoon explosions and a chase after Harold. No realistic injury
Cartoon explosions and a chase after Harold. No realistic injury
Language No language found in this title
No language found in this title
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening A monster growl and some loud magic. Mild
A monster growl and some loud magic. Mild
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement A storybook author dying is mentioned in passing
A storybook author dying is mentioned in passing
Talk after watching
- Harold draws what he needs. When is imagination a help, and when is it a mess?
- Grown-ups do not understand his crayon at first. How do you explain a weird gift?
- A storybook author dying is mentioned. Did that feel sad or just factual?