Common Sense Media Review
By Jose Solis
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Thai animated adventure with positive messages; some peril.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 6+?
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Out of the Nest
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What's the Story?
OUT OF THE NEST takes place in the Kingdom of Castilia, where the seven royal fledglings are kidnapped just days before a new Emperor and Empress are crowned. Their rescue falls to Arthur the Goat (voiced by Cory Yee), a teenage delivery boy who dreams of becoming a barber and suddenly finds himself responsible for keeping the young heirs safe. As Arthur travels across the kingdom with the chicks, helped by Master Toad (Sean Burgos) and challenged by others like Jacobus (Luis Bermudez), he's forced to grow up, learn how to work with others, and put someone else's needs ahead of his own.
Is It Any Good?
It's an admirable film less for what it says than for what it represents. Out of the Nest feels like a small landmark for Thai animation, showing that lush, detailed, genuinely beautiful animated filmmaking isn't confined to Hollywood, with rich textures, expressive character design, and action sequences that are polished and confident. What's especially pleasing is that while it initially looks like it might riff on something like Kung Fu Panda, it quickly settles into its own sensibility, telling a simple, culturally grounded story about Arthur learning to put others first before he can grow into himself. His arc is focused and earned, but the real scene-stealers are the seven royal fledglings, irresistibly cute, brightly colored, and full of tiny personalities that make them a constant joy to watch.
The humor, pacing, and emotional beats are clearly aimed at very young viewers, and the film never pretends otherwise. It's efficient, sweet, and tightly made. It's a movie for kids, not adults, and while it lacks the nuance of more ambitious animated features, it knows exactly what it wants to be and does that job well.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Arthur starts the movie focused on himself. What moments help him learn to care about others, and how does protecting the chicks change him?
Master Toad leads through patience and teamwork instead of force. What kind of leader is he, and how does that help the group succeed?
Jacobus is driven by arrogance and anger. What consequences does he face, and what could he have done differently?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : January 1, 2024
- Cast : Cory Yee , Sean Burgos , Duc Luu
- Directors : Arturo A. Hernandez , Andrew Gordon , Veerapatra Jinanavin , Jeff Schu
- Inclusion Information : Latino Movie Director(s) , Mexican Movie Director(s) , Asian Movie Director(s) , Asian Movie Actor(s) , Chinese Movie Actor(s) , Southeast Asian Movie Actor(s) , Latino Movie Writer(s) , Mexican Movie Writer(s) , Female Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Well Go USA
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Adventures , Animals , Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Fantasy , Friendship , Holidays ( Lunar New Year ) , Royalty
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Courage , Teamwork
- Run time : 84 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : action and brief language.
- Last updated : January 29, 2026
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