Captain Morten and the Spider Queen
Captain Morten and the Spider Queen
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This stop motion animated film offers a child centered fantasy adventure with a playful miniature world, quirky characters, and an imaginative tone. Sensitive material mainly comes from threatening adults, repeated peril and chase scenes, and the spider setting, which may unsettle very young viewers even though everything is highly stylized and not realistic. The intensity stays mild to moderate, with no graphic violence and no adult content, but tension appears several times and some children around age 4 or 5 may react to the shrinking transformation, the controlling villains, and the insect imagery. For most children, the story is easier to follow and genuinely engaging from about age 6, with parental support recommended for viewers who are sensitive to creepy creatures, strange dreamlike situations, or stories where a child must face intimidating adults.
Synopsis
Morten, a ten-year-old boy, is shrunk to the size of an insect due to a magical fog gun. Soon, he finds himself on his makeshift model ship sailing through a flooded cafe.
Difficult scenes
Early in the story, Morten is left in the care of Annabelle, an authoritarian adult who tries to control him and take advantage of his father's ship. This dynamic may feel uncomfortable for young children because it shows a manipulative adult and a situation where the hero does not feel heard or safe. The moment when Morten is shrunk to insect size can be startling because the transformation is sudden and places him in a world that has become huge and potentially dangerous. For sensitive children, this change of scale can create a strong sense of vulnerability, especially when ordinary objects and small creatures start to seem threatening. The Spider Queen setting includes webs, legs, and crawling creatures that may unsettle children who are already afraid of insects or spiders. The tone stays fantastical rather than horror based, but the stop motion style can make these creatures feel more tangible and immediate. Several sequences rely on chases, obstacles, and peril as Morten risks being caught or crushed in his miniature environment. These scenes are not graphic, but they can create repeated suspense for younger viewers, especially children who need very reassuring stories.
Where to watch
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About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2018
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Countries
- Belgium, Estonia, Ireland, United Kingdom
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Kaspar Jancis
- Main cast
- Cian Patrick O'Dowd, Brendan Gleeson, Pauline McLynn, Susie Power, Ciarán Hinds, Michael McElhatton, Tommy Tiernan, Jason Byrne, Mario Rosenstock, Neil Delamere
- Studios
- Calon, Nukufilm, Telegael, uMedia, uFund, Grid Animation
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This stop motion animated film offers a child centered fantasy adventure with a playful miniature world, quirky characters, and an imaginative tone. Sensitive material mainly comes from threatening adults, repeated peril and chase scenes, and the spider setting, which may unsettle very young viewers even though everything is highly stylized and not realistic. The intensity stays mild to moderate, with no graphic violence and no adult content, but tension appears several times and some children around age 4 or 5 may react to the shrinking transformation, the controlling villains, and the insect imagery. For most children, the story is easier to follow and genuinely engaging from about age 6, with parental support recommended for viewers who are sensitive to creepy creatures, strange dreamlike situations, or stories where a child must face intimidating adults.
Synopsis
Morten, a ten-year-old boy, is shrunk to the size of an insect due to a magical fog gun. Soon, he finds himself on his makeshift model ship sailing through a flooded cafe.
Difficult scenes
Early in the story, Morten is left in the care of Annabelle, an authoritarian adult who tries to control him and take advantage of his father's ship. This dynamic may feel uncomfortable for young children because it shows a manipulative adult and a situation where the hero does not feel heard or safe. The moment when Morten is shrunk to insect size can be startling because the transformation is sudden and places him in a world that has become huge and potentially dangerous. For sensitive children, this change of scale can create a strong sense of vulnerability, especially when ordinary objects and small creatures start to seem threatening. The Spider Queen setting includes webs, legs, and crawling creatures that may unsettle children who are already afraid of insects or spiders. The tone stays fantastical rather than horror based, but the stop motion style can make these creatures feel more tangible and immediate. Several sequences rely on chases, obstacles, and peril as Morten risks being caught or crushed in his miniature environment. These scenes are not graphic, but they can create repeated suspense for younger viewers, especially children who need very reassuring stories.