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Latte and the Magic Waterstone

Latte and the Magic Waterstone

Latte Igel und der magische Wasserstein

1h 21m2019Belgium, Germany
AnimationAventureFamilialComédie

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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

  • Violence
    2/5
    Moderate
  • Fear
    2/5
    A few scenes
  • Sexuality
    0/5
    None
  • Language
    0/5
    None
  • Narrative complexity
    1/5
    Accessible
  • Adult themes
    0/5
    None

Watch-outs

  • Violence
  • Scary scenes
  • Sadness / tears
  • Mockery

Values conveyed

  • friendship
  • courage
  • teamwork
  • perseverance