November 22, 2024
Worthwhile — caution advised for young children.
Released
November 22, 2024
Director
Vicky Jenson
Cast
Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, John Lithgow, and Jenifer Lewis
Directed by Vicky Jenson, rated PG, released November 22, 2024. A princess tries to break a curse that turned her parents into monsters — with magic and heart.
Starring Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, among others.
Fairy-tale quest about loving family through messy moments.
Reviews are more mixed (50% Tomatometer), though many viewers still find things to like (78% audience score). IMDb users rate it about 5.9/10.
Use the MovieGuide breakdown below for violence, language, and other advisories before you hit play with younger viewers.
Fairy-tale quest about loving family through messy moments.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★☆☆ (2/4). Family content +1 — worthwhile with caution for young children. Expect an uplifting or heartfelt core with moderate elements—peril, mild language, or thematic notes—worth previewing for younger kids.
Critics & audience
At 50% on the Tomatometer, critical consensus is mixed-to-cool, with reviews split on tone, script, or originality. Audiences largely leave satisfied (78% Popcornmeter). Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 5.9/10, reflecting softer broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
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