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Elena and the Secret of Avalor

2016Movie54 minG

Animation
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.0/5

A wholesome, hopeful fantasy movie about fantasy and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

The magic within

In the Kingdom of Avalor, Elena takes Naomi up a mountain to show her favorite view of the kingdom. Elena laments to Naomi how she was trapped in the Amulet of Avalor for forty-one years, and then presents to her a broken wand. She tells her that it was Shuriki's wand and how she would still be trapped in the Amulet if it was not for a brave young Princess: Sofia. Elena then proceeds to tell Naomi the whole story ...

Feels like

  • Children's Animation
  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Magical World
  • Family-Friendly
  • Origin Story
  • Musical
  • Crossover

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Jamie Mitchell
Written by
Craig Gerber, Michael G. Stern

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Facts

November 20, 2016 · 54 min · G

Released
November 20, 2016
Runtime
54 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Fantasy, Animation, Family, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Voice of Reason, Fantastic Racism, Dream Intro +9

  • Voice of Reason
  • Fantastic Racism
  • Dream Intro
  • Framing Device
  • "Setting Off" Song
  • Costume Evolution
  • Covers Always Lie
  • Wham Episode
  • Musical World Hypotheses
  • Vacation Episode
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Internal Reveal

12 of 56 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Elena and the Secret of Avalor?"

Questions about Elena and the Secret of Avalor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Elena and the Secret of Avalor?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Elena and the Secret of Avalor from Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Elena and the Secret of Avalor worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.4 and Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5).

Is Elena and the Secret of Avalor a sequel?

  1. Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess (2012)
  2. Sofia the first: Ready to Be a Princess (2013)
  3. Sofia the First: Ready To Be A Princess (2013)
  4. Sofia the First: The Floating Palace (2013)
  5. Sofia the First: The Enchanted Feast (2014)
  6. Sofia the First: Holiday in Enchancia (2014)
  7. Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy (2014)
  8. Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy (2014)
  9. Sofia the First: ARoyal Collection (2016)
  10. Sofia the First: The Secret Library (2016)
  11. Elena and the Secret of Avalor (2016)
  12. Sofia the First: The Mystic Isles (2017)
  13. Sofia the First: Forever Royal (2018)

Yes: it's movie 11 of 13 in its series, after Sofia the First: The Secret Library (2016) and before Sofia the First: The Mystic Isles (2017).

Is Elena and the Secret of Avalor okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Elena and the Secret of Avalor?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Elena and the Secret of Avalor?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Elena and the Secret of Avalor use?

Voice of ReasonFantastic RacismDream IntroFraming Device"Setting Off" SongCostume EvolutionCovers Always LieWham EpisodeMusical World HypothesesVacation EpisodeChekhov's GunInternal Revealand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 tropes for it, including Voice of Reason, Fantastic Racism, and Dream Intro.