Trailer
62
DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
A child, who is afraid, of the dark forms a unique relationship with the objects that once frightened him.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Kids
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 63GoodWatch 63
IMDb6.3
Released
1980
January 1, 1980
46 years ago
Genre
AnimationLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
- NRUnited States
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesStrong
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesModerate
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-ProvokingDirecting · 1
- John Lasseter Director, Writer, Producer, Animation
Writing · 1
- Mercer Mayer Author
Sound · 1
- Michael Giaimo Music
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