Fantasia 2000
Fantasia 2000
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Fantasia 2000 is a family animated musical that is highly stylized and often meditative, built as separate visual pieces set to classical music rather than one continuous story. Its sensitive content mainly comes from a few moments of danger, striking images of natural disaster, and scenes where characters are chased, separated, or briefly threatened, without realistic injury or graphic detail. The intensity stays moderate and occasional, and the overall feeling is more dreamlike than truly scary, though some younger children may still be unsettled by the darker visuals and stronger emotional tone of certain segments. There is no sexual content, no meaningful coarse language, and no substance use. For children around age 4, it can be appropriate if they already enjoy music driven animation, but parental support can help by explaining the tense moments and offering reassurance during the flood, storm, and runaway magic sequences.
Synopsis
Blending lively music and brilliant animation, this sequel to the original 'Fantasia' restores 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' and adds seven new shorts.
Difficult scenes
The Sorcerer's Apprentice segment shows Mickey using magic he cannot control, then becoming overwhelmed by animated brooms and rising water flooding the space around him. It is a classic sequence, but it can unsettle young children because of the feeling of losing control, the faster pacing, and the images of near submersion. In Pomp and Circumstance, the gathering of animals before the Flood includes heavy rain, rising water, and a separation between Donald and Daisy that can create real worry for younger viewers. The tone remains gentle and accessible, but the idea of a natural disaster and loved ones being carried far apart may bring up sadness or anxious questions. The Firebird segment includes images of natural destruction, with a threatening spirit of nature, darkened landscapes, and a more solemn sense of danger than the rest of the film. It is visually beautiful, yet also the most intense section, and sensitive children may find it impressive or mildly frightening.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2000
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- James Algar, Gaëtan Brizzi, Paul Brizzi, Hendel Butoy, Francis Glebas, Eric Goldberg, Don Hahn, Pixote Hunt
- Main cast
- Steve Martin, Itzhak Perlman, Quincy Jones, Bette Midler, James Earl Jones, Penn Jillette, Teller, James Levine, Angela Lansbury, Wayne Allwine
- Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Fantasia 2000 is a family animated musical that is highly stylized and often meditative, built as separate visual pieces set to classical music rather than one continuous story. Its sensitive content mainly comes from a few moments of danger, striking images of natural disaster, and scenes where characters are chased, separated, or briefly threatened, without realistic injury or graphic detail. The intensity stays moderate and occasional, and the overall feeling is more dreamlike than truly scary, though some younger children may still be unsettled by the darker visuals and stronger emotional tone of certain segments. There is no sexual content, no meaningful coarse language, and no substance use. For children around age 4, it can be appropriate if they already enjoy music driven animation, but parental support can help by explaining the tense moments and offering reassurance during the flood, storm, and runaway magic sequences.
Synopsis
Blending lively music and brilliant animation, this sequel to the original 'Fantasia' restores 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' and adds seven new shorts.
Difficult scenes
The Sorcerer's Apprentice segment shows Mickey using magic he cannot control, then becoming overwhelmed by animated brooms and rising water flooding the space around him. It is a classic sequence, but it can unsettle young children because of the feeling of losing control, the faster pacing, and the images of near submersion. In Pomp and Circumstance, the gathering of animals before the Flood includes heavy rain, rising water, and a separation between Donald and Daisy that can create real worry for younger viewers. The tone remains gentle and accessible, but the idea of a natural disaster and loved ones being carried far apart may bring up sadness or anxious questions. The Firebird segment includes images of natural destruction, with a threatening spirit of nature, darkened landscapes, and a more solemn sense of danger than the rest of the film. It is visually beautiful, yet also the most intense section, and sensitive children may find it impressive or mildly frightening.