


Latte and the Magic Waterstone
Latte Igel und der magische Wasserstein
Detailed parental analysis
This animated film is a family friendly forest adventure with a bright visual style, appealing animal characters, and a simple quest centered on restoring water to the community. The sensitive material mainly comes from adventure peril, including drought related worry, several chase scenes, threatening predators, a capture sequence, arguments between friends, and the lonely status of an orphaned heroine who feels excluded. The intensity stays moderate and clearly stylized, with no graphic injury and no meaningful sexual or substance content, but some younger children may still be unsettled by sudden danger and by themes of isolation or rejection. The overall tone remains reassuring and hopeful, with strong emphasis on teamwork and bravery. Parents may want to watch alongside children who are sensitive to separation, conflict between friends, or scenes where animal villains briefly seem dangerous.
Synopsis
When a greedy bear steals a magic stone to keep the forest’s water for himself, a brave hedgehog and a timid squirrel must work together to retrieve it.
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2019
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Countries
- Belgium, Germany
- Original language
- DE
- Directed by
- Andrea Deppert, Mimi Maynard, Regina Welker, Nina Wels
- Main cast
- Luisa Wietzorek, Henning Baum, Timur Bartels, Tim Schwarzmaier, Maud Ackermann, Hans Bayer, Helen Blaschke, Nicolas Böll, Michael Deffert, Sebastian Christoph Jacob
- Studios
- Dreamin' Dolphin Film, Eagle Eye Filmproduktion, Grid Animation
Content barometer
- Violence2/5Moderate
- Fear2/5A few scenes
- Sexuality0/5None
- Language0/5None
- Narrative complexity1/5Accessible
- Adult themes0/5None
Watch-outs
- Violence
- Scary scenes
- Sadness / tears
- Mockery
Values conveyed
- friendship
- courage
- teamwork
- perseverance