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Aladdin

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    A magic carpet ride of a movie from Disney.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Big henchmen pursue Aladdin with swords. Action and chase scenes abound, putting characters in potentially perilous situations. Jafar tries to kill Aladdin several times.
  • Sexy stuff:

    The implications of Jasmine being forced to marry Jafar or any other man are glossed over. As with virtually every other "Disney Princess," Jasmine's outfit exposes a lot of bare skin (shoulders and midriff) and a voluptuous figure.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Aladdin

Parents need to know that the tense chases and evil characters may scare kids five and under.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about contradictions -- how people can be both good and bad, and learn from their mistakes. Ask kids how they think Aladdin acted selfishly or unselfishly throughout the movie. Try playing the "three wishes" game in your family, and discuss the possible consequences of everyone's wishes.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Exciting and gripping movie

    This is a movie kids will automatically see, whether they're in daycare, or at school, but this movie is inevitable to watch. Its plot is genius and Williams is great as the enormous, blue, kindhearted genie. This movie is a must-see!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    One of Disney's best films - if only they still made them this good

    This is one of Disney's best films, and definitely my favorite. It does promote some ideas that are not OK in the real world (Such as stealing when you're poor, and a brief discussion of a beheading). Though, this makes a good conversation topic.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Great

    It's a lovely Film I loved it when i was younger one of the best disney films if you don't watch this your stupid!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    This movie was soooo awesome! Kids will be amazed at the special effects through drawings. Jasmine's outfit does expose a lot of bare skin, but you gotta understand that that's how they dressed back then. Plus it was probably 100 degrees in the shade over there!

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 4.0

    HUMOROUS!

    The Genie and that goofy man are humorous! I would watch it all the time! But I lost the disc!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0

    One of Disney's best

    I still enjoy watching it now that I'm older.

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 3.0

    Some issues, but OK for older kids

    This is one of my favorite Disney films, but I haven't allowed my children (ages 4 and 2.5) to watch it yet. They have read the story in a Disney story book and are dying to see it, but I've held off for the moment. Maybe in another year. My main issues involve the idea that stealing is OK if you're poor, and Jasmine's overly sexual appearance (The belly? The red outfit? With shackles on her wrists too boot? Yikes!). Also, the genie gets a little scary when Jafar becomes his master and Jafar also tries to kill Aladdin by drowning him. But it's a fun film (Robin Williams is just great as the genie) and I'm sure we'll watch it sooner or later, but with some discussion afterward.

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    Why don't they make movies like this anymore?

    This is a fantastic movie. It has all of the child-like wonder of disney movies, but also has some very chilling moments. This is splendidly done, with the animations right on and the mood set just right. Every time I see this movie I marvel at the way it can make you feel certain things. The ending can be nightmare inducing for younger children, and even gave me some goose bumps. The music is wonderful and the animations are also for the date it was done in. This was my favourite movie growing up, and I have a feeling it's going to be around for a looong time.

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    ...and my kids loved it too!

    This is my favorite Disney movie ever. Robin Williams is absolutely hysterical and the music is amazing. I have seen it more times than I can count. Amazingly, my 6 and 3-year-olds love it too, eventhough I know they doesn't get half the jokes. There are some mildly scary scenes and you have to discuss that stealing is wrong. The movie makes it seem like it's okay because Aladdin is really poor and doesn't have food to eat. Other than that (and Jasmine's cleavage) this is a fabulous movie.

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