Parent Reviews of ParaNorman

Movie PG 2012 101 minutes
ParaNorman movie poster: A kid holds up a glowing leather book as other kids look riveted behind him

Parents Say

age 10+

Based on 66 parent reviews

Parents say that this film has received mixed reviews regarding its suitability for children, with many praising its beautiful animation and heartfelt themes about empathy, acceptance, and dealing with difficult emotions, while others believe it contains too much adult content and scary scenes for younger audiences. The consensus is that it is better suited for older kids, especially those aged 9 and up, since some may find its dark themes, humor, and occasional language inappropriate for younger viewers.

  • empathy message
  • dark themes
  • mixed suitability
  • beautiful animation
  • intense humor
  • age recommendations
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