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Frosty the Snowman

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Classic Christmas TV special is sing-along fun.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    A brave girl helps her friend Frosty get to the North Pole so he doesn't melt. A villainous magician tries to retrieve his magic hat without caring what happens to poor Frosty without it. Like other Christmas classics from the 1960s, this show doesn't represent any minorities -- all of the characters are white.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Frosty melts, and Karen wonders if he's gone forever.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Frosty never actually smokes his requisite corncob pipe.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Frosty the Snowman

Parents need to know that this classic holiday cartoon has a few mildly perilous and sad scenes and one villain in the form of a bumbling magician. Frosty occasionally loses the magic hat that brings him to life, and of course the small-town kids are sad when Frosty is just an ordinary snowman instead of their friendly, walking, talking pal. Frosty's young friend Karen runs away from home in order to help Frosty, but she truly believes she'll only be gone for a little while and no one will notice. In a few short scenes, Karen is in danger of freezing, and in the saddest scene, Frosty completely melts, and Karen believes he's gone forever -- but it's a family holiday movie, so of course he's not. Parents should also know that this DVD is often paired with Frosty Returns, a loose sequel from 1992 that isn't nearly as fun.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Karen's bravery and loyalty in helping her new friend, Frosty, as well as Frosty's unselfish gesture when he takes Karen to the greenhouse to warm up. Families can also discuss the dangers of leaving home without getting permission from a parent. Could Karen have called someone or asked a parent to come along? Families can also unite in a fun sing-along of the familiar "Frosty the Snowman" tune, which is interspersed throughout the story.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Little on the short side

    Great movie, I'd think that the magician should've been rated 5 and up due to the fact that he tried to steal stuff.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    well...

    I like this movie a bit but I don't like the time.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I Loved It

    I thought the Movie was cute. It had a great start and end. Overall it was very good when I saw it

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