Common Sense Media Review
By Jennifer Green
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Young girl loses parents but finds family and purpose.
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Tale of the Forest Unicorn
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What's the Story?
In TALE OF THE FOREST UNICORN, Violet (Eleanor Martin) is going to live with her Uncle Peter (Louis James), Aunt Anika (Becca Hirani), and cousins Lily (Eadie Johnson) and Noah (Jamie Sharp) after her parents are killed in an accident. Refusing at first to speak or join the family for meals and other outings, Violet spends her days exploring a nearby forest. There, she encounters a beautiful white unicorn. She lets the other kids in on her secret, and the three begin to bond. One day, a wrecking crew appears with permits to mow down the forest. Violet and her cousins know they must stop this from happening.
Is It Any Good?
This sweet and undemanding tale is aimed squarely at a very young audience. The main characters in Tale of the Forest Unicorn seem to have a trouble-free existence before accident strikes. Family life is portrayed in a loving and gentle way, which may feel comforting for small children but could ring false for older audiences. Likewise, the bad guys are outright cartoonish ("Mr. Wreck-It," complete with a pie-in-face comeuppance), which could provoke laughs or eye rolls. It'll depend on who's watching.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the process of grieving, as seen in the characters in Tale of the Forest Unicorn. Did the film's portrayal feel realistic? Why, or why not?
Do you believe in unicorns? What's so appealing about these creatures?
The kids in this film have the idea to save the forest and start a fundraiser. Do you know any children who have made a difference in their own communities?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : April 8, 2025
- Cast : Eleanor Martin , Louis James , Becca Hirani
- Director : Sophie Osbourne
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Director(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Prime Video
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Activism , Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship , Animals
- Run time : 82 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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