Wish Dragon
Wish Dragon
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Watch-outs
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
Wish Dragon is a lively, colorful family adventure that blends comedy, chase scenes, and a simple reflection on friendship, money, and social expectations. The main sensitive elements are stylized fight scenes, repeated pursuits, a threatening villain motivated by greed, and a few emotional moments connected to separation, rejection, and physical danger. The overall intensity stays moderate because the world is clearly fantastical and playful, but several danger scenes come close together, and one serious fall with strong dramatic impact may unsettle more sensitive children. There is no sexual content or substance use, and the language remains mild, limited to a few light insults during conflict. For most children, parental guidance is most helpful to discuss self worth beyond wealth, and to offer reassurance after the chase scenes and moments of peril.
Synopsis
Determined teen Din is longing to reconnect with his childhood best friend when he meets a wish-granting dragon who shows him the magic of possibilities.
Difficult scenes
Soon after Din receives the magical teapot, several hired goons start chasing him to take it back. These scenes include running, grabbing, and a stylized kung fu fight with little visible injury, but the pace is fast and may unsettle younger children who are bothered by threatening characters. At the birthday party and during the outing that follows, the story emphasizes the social gap between Din and Li Na, along with the pressure placed on her by her father. This section is not frightening in a horror sense, but it may affect children who are sensitive to rejection, social embarrassment, and the feeling of not being good enough for someone important to them. In the most tense part of the story, an adult character falls from a great height during a confrontation involving the teapot. The scene is dramatic, the injury appears serious, and Li Na's emotional reaction may be especially intense for children who struggle with realistic danger involving a parent.
Where to watch
No verified platform for the US market yet. We keep this section updated as availability changes.
Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2021
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Countries
- United States of America, China, Czech Republic
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Chris Appelhans
- Main cast
- Jimmy Wong, John Cho, Constance Wu, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Jimmy O. Yang, Aaron Yoo, Will Yun Lee, Bobby Lee, Nico Santos, Ronny Chieng
- Studios
- Sony Pictures Animation, Tencent Pictures, Base Media, Alkay Animation Prague
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
Wish Dragon is a lively, colorful family adventure that blends comedy, chase scenes, and a simple reflection on friendship, money, and social expectations. The main sensitive elements are stylized fight scenes, repeated pursuits, a threatening villain motivated by greed, and a few emotional moments connected to separation, rejection, and physical danger. The overall intensity stays moderate because the world is clearly fantastical and playful, but several danger scenes come close together, and one serious fall with strong dramatic impact may unsettle more sensitive children. There is no sexual content or substance use, and the language remains mild, limited to a few light insults during conflict. For most children, parental guidance is most helpful to discuss self worth beyond wealth, and to offer reassurance after the chase scenes and moments of peril.
Synopsis
Determined teen Din is longing to reconnect with his childhood best friend when he meets a wish-granting dragon who shows him the magic of possibilities.
Difficult scenes
Soon after Din receives the magical teapot, several hired goons start chasing him to take it back. These scenes include running, grabbing, and a stylized kung fu fight with little visible injury, but the pace is fast and may unsettle younger children who are bothered by threatening characters. At the birthday party and during the outing that follows, the story emphasizes the social gap between Din and Li Na, along with the pressure placed on her by her father. This section is not frightening in a horror sense, but it may affect children who are sensitive to rejection, social embarrassment, and the feeling of not being good enough for someone important to them. In the most tense part of the story, an adult character falls from a great height during a confrontation involving the teapot. The scene is dramatic, the injury appears serious, and Li Na's emotional reaction may be especially intense for children who struggle with realistic danger involving a parent.