American Dragon: Jake Long
American Dragon: Jake Long
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This fantasy adventure series follows a New York teenager who tries to balance school, family life, comedy, and secret missions as the protector of magical creatures. The main sensitive elements are stylized fights, chases, threats toward characters, monsters or hunters who can look intimidating, and some emotional tension linked to family secrets and a complicated romance. The overall tone stays very cartoonish, with no gore and little realism, yet action is frequent and some episodes may unsettle younger children because of the fast pace, transformation scenes, and a few stronger villains. There are also occasional somewhat dated gender dynamics in teen interactions, though they are not the core of the show, and parents may wish to talk about them briefly if noticed. For most children, the series becomes truly engaging and comfortable around age 7, especially if they already enjoy animated action shows and handle mild peril well. It is also worth noting that the work carries dated gender stereotypes, especially in the way some female characters are presented or placed in distress. This does not automatically make the series unsuitable, but it is worth flagging and can be discussed with children.
Synopsis
American Dragon is a coming of age comedy-action series about Jake Long, a 13-year-old Asian-American boy who strives to find balance in his life as a skateboard-grinding, New York 'tween while learning to master his mystical powers (in his secret identity) as the American Dragon, the protector and guardian of all magical creatures secretly living amidst the human world.
Difficult scenes
Jake regularly transforms into a dragon to fight enemies or protect magical creatures hidden among humans. These scenes include chases, falls, impacts, and energetic confrontations, with fast cartoon action that may be intense for very sensitive young viewers even though the consequences stay mild and unrealistic. The presence of magical creature hunters creates a clear and recurring threat across many stories. For a young child, the idea that characters want to capture or hurt fantasy beings can feel worrying, especially when Jake or people close to him are placed in immediate danger. The secrecy around Jake's identity and the fact that his father does not know much of the family truth create a quiet but ongoing layer of tension. Some children may react to the idea of hiding big things from a parent or living a double life, even though the series presents it in a light and adventurous way. Jake's relationship with Rose adds emotional complexity because she is connected to the opposing side and can lead to conflict, misunderstanding, or personal dilemmas. It never becomes mature content, but it may affect children who are especially sensitive to stories about divided loyalties and hidden feelings.
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About this title
- Format
- TV series
- Year
- 2005
- Runtime
- 22m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Jeff Goode
- Main cast
- Dante Basco, Keone Young, John DiMaggio, kittie KaBoom, Charlie Finn, Mae Whitman, Paul Rugg, Amy Bruckner, Jeff Bennett, Lauren Tom
- Studios
- Disney Television Animation
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This fantasy adventure series follows a New York teenager who tries to balance school, family life, comedy, and secret missions as the protector of magical creatures. The main sensitive elements are stylized fights, chases, threats toward characters, monsters or hunters who can look intimidating, and some emotional tension linked to family secrets and a complicated romance. The overall tone stays very cartoonish, with no gore and little realism, yet action is frequent and some episodes may unsettle younger children because of the fast pace, transformation scenes, and a few stronger villains. There are also occasional somewhat dated gender dynamics in teen interactions, though they are not the core of the show, and parents may wish to talk about them briefly if noticed. For most children, the series becomes truly engaging and comfortable around age 7, especially if they already enjoy animated action shows and handle mild peril well. It is also worth noting that the work carries dated gender stereotypes, especially in the way some female characters are presented or placed in distress. This does not automatically make the series unsuitable, but it is worth flagging and can be discussed with children.
Synopsis
American Dragon is a coming of age comedy-action series about Jake Long, a 13-year-old Asian-American boy who strives to find balance in his life as a skateboard-grinding, New York 'tween while learning to master his mystical powers (in his secret identity) as the American Dragon, the protector and guardian of all magical creatures secretly living amidst the human world.
Difficult scenes
Jake regularly transforms into a dragon to fight enemies or protect magical creatures hidden among humans. These scenes include chases, falls, impacts, and energetic confrontations, with fast cartoon action that may be intense for very sensitive young viewers even though the consequences stay mild and unrealistic. The presence of magical creature hunters creates a clear and recurring threat across many stories. For a young child, the idea that characters want to capture or hurt fantasy beings can feel worrying, especially when Jake or people close to him are placed in immediate danger. The secrecy around Jake's identity and the fact that his father does not know much of the family truth create a quiet but ongoing layer of tension. Some children may react to the idea of hiding big things from a parent or living a double life, even though the series presents it in a light and adventurous way. Jake's relationship with Rose adds emotional complexity because she is connected to the opposing side and can lead to conflict, misunderstanding, or personal dilemmas. It never becomes mature content, but it may affect children who are especially sensitive to stories about divided loyalties and hidden feelings.