Three Robbers and a Lion
Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by
Three Robbers and a Lion
Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This family animated film takes place in a peaceful, colorful little town, with a light, musical and often humorous tone that stays broadly reassuring for young viewers. The main sensitive elements come from the presence of three clumsy robbers, a few nighttime theft scenes, simple chases, and a lion who may feel intimidating because of his size, growls and constant hunger. The intensity is low overall, with no graphic violence or harsh cruelty, and the scary moments are brief, stylized and usually softened quickly by the warm atmosphere. There is no sexual content, no meaningful coarse language, and no substance use. For parents, the main point to consider is whether a child is easily frightened by threatening animals, police arrests or short scenes of suspense, in which case it may help to explain beforehand that the story remains gentle, funny and clearly designed for family viewing.
Synopsis
The three thieves Kasper, Jesper and Jonathan lives together with their always hungry lion in the little town of Kardemomme town, the home to a fair but kind police officer, and the strict Aunt Sofie.
Difficult scenes
The lion travels with the three robbers and may unsettle younger children because of his appearance, his growls and the fact that he is described as always hungry. Even though the presentation is clearly cartoonish and not realistic, some children aged 4 to 6 may still feel genuine worry when a large animal is linked to suspicious characters. In several scenes, the robbers move around at night to steal or sneak into town, creating mild suspense through darkness, secrecy and the risk of being caught. These moments stay brief and have no harsh on screen consequences, but they may still affect children who are especially sensitive to nighttime settings or the idea of strangers entering places secretly. The arrest of the robbers and their contact with authority figures may raise questions for children, because the story makes it clear that they have done things that are not allowed. The treatment remains calm and kind, with no notable physical violence, which usually makes this easy to discuss with a young viewer afterward.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2022
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Countries
- Norway
- Original language
- NO
- Studios
- Qvisten Animation
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This family animated film takes place in a peaceful, colorful little town, with a light, musical and often humorous tone that stays broadly reassuring for young viewers. The main sensitive elements come from the presence of three clumsy robbers, a few nighttime theft scenes, simple chases, and a lion who may feel intimidating because of his size, growls and constant hunger. The intensity is low overall, with no graphic violence or harsh cruelty, and the scary moments are brief, stylized and usually softened quickly by the warm atmosphere. There is no sexual content, no meaningful coarse language, and no substance use. For parents, the main point to consider is whether a child is easily frightened by threatening animals, police arrests or short scenes of suspense, in which case it may help to explain beforehand that the story remains gentle, funny and clearly designed for family viewing.
Synopsis
The three thieves Kasper, Jesper and Jonathan lives together with their always hungry lion in the little town of Kardemomme town, the home to a fair but kind police officer, and the strict Aunt Sofie.
Difficult scenes
The lion travels with the three robbers and may unsettle younger children because of his appearance, his growls and the fact that he is described as always hungry. Even though the presentation is clearly cartoonish and not realistic, some children aged 4 to 6 may still feel genuine worry when a large animal is linked to suspicious characters. In several scenes, the robbers move around at night to steal or sneak into town, creating mild suspense through darkness, secrecy and the risk of being caught. These moments stay brief and have no harsh on screen consequences, but they may still affect children who are especially sensitive to nighttime settings or the idea of strangers entering places secretly. The arrest of the robbers and their contact with authority figures may raise questions for children, because the story makes it clear that they have done things that are not allowed. The treatment remains calm and kind, with no notable physical violence, which usually makes this easy to discuss with a young viewer afterward.