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The Boy and the Beast

2016 · 119 minutes · Adventure

Suggested 11+
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An orphan enters a world of beasts and becomes an abrasive warrior's apprentice, with their difficult partnership helping both confront isolation and anger.

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A difficult mentor and angry apprentice learning from each other can help older children discuss trust, self-control and different forms of family.

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LanguageModerate (3/5)
Romance & sexual contentVery little (1/5)
Drinking, drugs & smokingNone (0/5)
Commercial contentVery little (1/5)

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