Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness
Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated film is a fast paced family adventure with a likable hero who wants to belong while facing an ambitious uncle and a dark sounding magical artifact. The main sensitive material comes from moderate peril and very stylized action, including chases, comic fights, capture scenes, threats against the kingdom, ghostly creatures, and several falls or near misses. The intensity stays fairly manageable for children used to fantasy adventure because the tone remains playful, the characters are exaggerated, and tense moments are often softened with humor. The story also includes teasing and exclusion linked to the hero being different, which may resonate strongly with children who are sensitive to mockery or social rejection. Most children are likely to be truly engaged from about age 6, though parental support can help if a child is easily frightened by villains, supernatural imagery, or scenes where a caring parent figure is put at risk.
Synopsis
Young Chickenhare is the adopted son of King Peter, a famous adventurer. Part chicken and part hare, he has a really tough time growing up and disguises himself as a hare to avoid the mockeries of his peers. When the day of the Royal Adventurer Society trials comes, Chickenhare, hampered by his disguise, fails miserably. But he is determined to grab a second chance and find the Scepter of the Hamster of Darkness, before his evil Uncle Lapin. The Scepter will give immense power to its holder. If Lapin gets hold of it, he will be unstoppable. Accompanied by his faithful servant Abe, a sarcastic turtle, and Meg, a martial arts expert skunk, he sets of on an epic and initiatory quest.
Difficult scenes
Early in the story and during the adventurer trials, Chickenhare is mocked or treated as strange because of his hybrid appearance. These scenes are not harsh in a realistic way, but they may affect children who are sensitive to exclusion because the hero clearly tries to hide part of himself in order to be accepted. Several sequences involve chases, capture situations, and cartoon style confrontations, especially with the escaped uncle, his henchmen, and the many obstacles on the journey. There are no graphic injuries, but the pacing is brisk and some younger viewers may be unsettled by the repeated traps, falls, and threats. The quest for the Hamster of Darkness brings in a slightly darker fantasy mood than a very gentle animated comedy, with a temple, trials, a powerful scepter, and ghostly figures. These elements remain fantastical and not realistic, yet the artifact's name, the atmosphere of some scenes, and the idea of corrupted power may be scary for younger children. One sequence with pig like captors creates tension through imprisonment and the threat of a forced feast, even though the tone stays exaggerated and comedic. The idea of the heroes being locked up and unable to control the situation may worry children who struggle with captivity scenes. Near the end, the conflict with the villain carries a stronger sense of danger, including a major fall and the possibility that a character may be lost. The presentation still fits a big children's adventure, but this moment may lead some children to ask questions about death or survival.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2022
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Countries
- Belgium, France, United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Benjamin Mousquet, Ben Stassen
- Main cast
- Jordan Tartakow, Joe Ochman, Laila Berzins, Danny Fehsenfeld, Chris McCune, Michael Orenstein, Dino Andrade, Kyle Hebert, James Fredrick, Jeff Doucette
- Studios
- Dark Horse Entertainment, Octopolis, nWave Pictures, Canal+, Ciné+
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated film is a fast paced family adventure with a likable hero who wants to belong while facing an ambitious uncle and a dark sounding magical artifact. The main sensitive material comes from moderate peril and very stylized action, including chases, comic fights, capture scenes, threats against the kingdom, ghostly creatures, and several falls or near misses. The intensity stays fairly manageable for children used to fantasy adventure because the tone remains playful, the characters are exaggerated, and tense moments are often softened with humor. The story also includes teasing and exclusion linked to the hero being different, which may resonate strongly with children who are sensitive to mockery or social rejection. Most children are likely to be truly engaged from about age 6, though parental support can help if a child is easily frightened by villains, supernatural imagery, or scenes where a caring parent figure is put at risk.
Synopsis
Young Chickenhare is the adopted son of King Peter, a famous adventurer. Part chicken and part hare, he has a really tough time growing up and disguises himself as a hare to avoid the mockeries of his peers. When the day of the Royal Adventurer Society trials comes, Chickenhare, hampered by his disguise, fails miserably. But he is determined to grab a second chance and find the Scepter of the Hamster of Darkness, before his evil Uncle Lapin. The Scepter will give immense power to its holder. If Lapin gets hold of it, he will be unstoppable. Accompanied by his faithful servant Abe, a sarcastic turtle, and Meg, a martial arts expert skunk, he sets of on an epic and initiatory quest.
Difficult scenes
Early in the story and during the adventurer trials, Chickenhare is mocked or treated as strange because of his hybrid appearance. These scenes are not harsh in a realistic way, but they may affect children who are sensitive to exclusion because the hero clearly tries to hide part of himself in order to be accepted. Several sequences involve chases, capture situations, and cartoon style confrontations, especially with the escaped uncle, his henchmen, and the many obstacles on the journey. There are no graphic injuries, but the pacing is brisk and some younger viewers may be unsettled by the repeated traps, falls, and threats. The quest for the Hamster of Darkness brings in a slightly darker fantasy mood than a very gentle animated comedy, with a temple, trials, a powerful scepter, and ghostly figures. These elements remain fantastical and not realistic, yet the artifact's name, the atmosphere of some scenes, and the idea of corrupted power may be scary for younger children. One sequence with pig like captors creates tension through imprisonment and the threat of a forced feast, even though the tone stays exaggerated and comedic. The idea of the heroes being locked up and unable to control the situation may worry children who struggle with captivity scenes. Near the end, the conflict with the villain carries a stronger sense of danger, including a major fall and the possibility that a character may be lost. The presentation still fits a big children's adventure, but this moment may lead some children to ask questions about death or survival.