Room on the Broom
Room on the Broom
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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
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Room on the Broom is a warm, fast moving family animation with a very accessible fantasy world and plenty of gentle visual humor. The main sensitive elements involve a dragon who is clearly threatening, a few chase scenes in the air, a fall into a bog, and a moment when the witch appears to be in real danger. These scenes are brief, highly stylized, and not graphic, creating mild suspense rather than sustained fear, which makes the film much lighter than many other family adventures. Most children around 4 or 5 who already handle fairy tale villains should be fine, especially because the overall tone stays playful and reassuring. Parents of more sensitive viewers may want to mention in advance that a scary dragon shows up later and that the tense moments do not last long.
Synopsis
Animated film based on the wonderful children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The story of a kind witch who invites a surprising collection of animals to join her on her broom, much to the frustration of her cat. The gang ultimately saves the witch from a fearsome dragon, and in gratitude she rewards them with a magnificent new broom which has room for everyone. A magical tale about friendship and family from Magic Light Pictures, the producers of the hugely successful The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child.
Difficult scenes
The most notable scary moment involves the dragon, who is presented as hungry and determined to catch the witch. His design, voice, and stated intention may unsettle very young viewers, even though the scene remains clearly cartoonish and non graphic. Several small episodes rely on lost items, strong wind, and unplanned landings, which creates light suspense for younger children. When the group rides together, the broom eventually snaps, and the fall into the bog may be startling, although it is not shown in a realistic or painful way. In the most tense section of the story, the witch becomes separated from the others and is chased by the dragon through the clouds. The scene briefly suggests serious danger, with a sense of capture and helplessness that could worry especially sensitive children.
Where to watch
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About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2012
- Runtime
- 50m
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Max Lang, Jan Lachauer
- Main cast
- Gillian Anderson, Timothy Spall, Sally Hawkins, Rob Brydon, Martin Clunes, Simon Pegg, David Walliams
- Studios
- Magic Light Pictures, Orange Eyes
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Room on the Broom is a warm, fast moving family animation with a very accessible fantasy world and plenty of gentle visual humor. The main sensitive elements involve a dragon who is clearly threatening, a few chase scenes in the air, a fall into a bog, and a moment when the witch appears to be in real danger. These scenes are brief, highly stylized, and not graphic, creating mild suspense rather than sustained fear, which makes the film much lighter than many other family adventures. Most children around 4 or 5 who already handle fairy tale villains should be fine, especially because the overall tone stays playful and reassuring. Parents of more sensitive viewers may want to mention in advance that a scary dragon shows up later and that the tense moments do not last long.
Synopsis
Animated film based on the wonderful children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The story of a kind witch who invites a surprising collection of animals to join her on her broom, much to the frustration of her cat. The gang ultimately saves the witch from a fearsome dragon, and in gratitude she rewards them with a magnificent new broom which has room for everyone. A magical tale about friendship and family from Magic Light Pictures, the producers of the hugely successful The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child.
Difficult scenes
The most notable scary moment involves the dragon, who is presented as hungry and determined to catch the witch. His design, voice, and stated intention may unsettle very young viewers, even though the scene remains clearly cartoonish and non graphic. Several small episodes rely on lost items, strong wind, and unplanned landings, which creates light suspense for younger children. When the group rides together, the broom eventually snaps, and the fall into the bog may be startling, although it is not shown in a realistic or painful way. In the most tense section of the story, the witch becomes separated from the others and is chased by the dragon through the clouds. The scene briefly suggests serious danger, with a sense of capture and helplessness that could worry especially sensitive children.