The Little Prince
The Little Prince
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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
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
The Little Prince (2015) is an animated film that weaves together two narratives: that of a little girl overwhelmed by a rigid schedule imposed by her perfectionist mother, and the poetic, philosophical story of the Little Prince as told by her elderly aviator neighbor. The overall atmosphere is gentle and dreamlike, but the film carries emotionally charged themes running throughout, including aging, loneliness, loss, and the difficulty of growing up without losing one's sense of wonder. The most notable sensitive elements include the old aviator's illness and hospitalization, the sadness tied to separation and being forgotten, and certain scenes from the embedded story in which the Little Prince disappears by allowing himself to be bitten by a snake, a poetic image that may nonetheless disturb younger viewers. These moments are handled with care and are never gratuitous, but their emotional weight requires a degree of maturity to be fully absorbed. Parents may wish to accompany younger children through the viewing by explaining the metaphorical nature of certain scenes, particularly the Little Prince's farewell, and by opening a conversation about friendship, the passage of time, and what truly matters in life.
Synopsis
Based on the best-seller book 'The Little Prince', the movie tells the story of a little girl that lives with resignation in a world where efficiency and work are the only dogmas. Everything will change when accidentally she discovers her neighbor that will tell her about the story of the Little Prince that he once met.
Difficult scenes
The old aviator is hospitalized following a deterioration in his health. The little girl, who has grown fond of him, finds him in a state of advanced weakness. This scene depicts illness and the fragility of a beloved figure, which may move or worry children who are sensitive to themes of aging or the potential loss of someone close to them. In the Little Prince's story, the character allows himself to be bitten by a snake in order to return to his planet and his rose. The event is presented in a poetic and symbolic way, without explicit violence, but it clearly evokes the voluntary death of a child, an image that can unsettle young viewers without parental guidance. The relationship between the little girl and her mother is marked by intense academic pressure and a complete absence of space for play or daydreaming. Several scenes portray the mother as cold and controlling, which may resonate painfully with children experiencing similar situations or spark questions about parental expectations. The scene in which the little girl discovers that the adult world has turned the Little Prince into a disillusioned figure trapped in a grey, mechanical city may feel unsettling. The dystopian environment depicted evokes loss of identity and conformity as imprisonment, an abstract idea but visually oppressive for younger children.
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About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2015
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Countries
- France, Italy, Canada
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Mark Osborne
- Main cast
- Riley Osborne, Mackenzie Foy, Jeff Bridges, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard, James Franco, Benicio del Toro, Bud Cort, Ricky Gervais, Albert Brooks
- Studios
- Orange Studio, M6 Films, Lucky Red, LPPTV, On Entertainment
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
The Little Prince (2015) is an animated film that weaves together two narratives: that of a little girl overwhelmed by a rigid schedule imposed by her perfectionist mother, and the poetic, philosophical story of the Little Prince as told by her elderly aviator neighbor. The overall atmosphere is gentle and dreamlike, but the film carries emotionally charged themes running throughout, including aging, loneliness, loss, and the difficulty of growing up without losing one's sense of wonder. The most notable sensitive elements include the old aviator's illness and hospitalization, the sadness tied to separation and being forgotten, and certain scenes from the embedded story in which the Little Prince disappears by allowing himself to be bitten by a snake, a poetic image that may nonetheless disturb younger viewers. These moments are handled with care and are never gratuitous, but their emotional weight requires a degree of maturity to be fully absorbed. Parents may wish to accompany younger children through the viewing by explaining the metaphorical nature of certain scenes, particularly the Little Prince's farewell, and by opening a conversation about friendship, the passage of time, and what truly matters in life.
Synopsis
Based on the best-seller book 'The Little Prince', the movie tells the story of a little girl that lives with resignation in a world where efficiency and work are the only dogmas. Everything will change when accidentally she discovers her neighbor that will tell her about the story of the Little Prince that he once met.
Difficult scenes
The old aviator is hospitalized following a deterioration in his health. The little girl, who has grown fond of him, finds him in a state of advanced weakness. This scene depicts illness and the fragility of a beloved figure, which may move or worry children who are sensitive to themes of aging or the potential loss of someone close to them. In the Little Prince's story, the character allows himself to be bitten by a snake in order to return to his planet and his rose. The event is presented in a poetic and symbolic way, without explicit violence, but it clearly evokes the voluntary death of a child, an image that can unsettle young viewers without parental guidance. The relationship between the little girl and her mother is marked by intense academic pressure and a complete absence of space for play or daydreaming. Several scenes portray the mother as cold and controlling, which may resonate painfully with children experiencing similar situations or spark questions about parental expectations. The scene in which the little girl discovers that the adult world has turned the Little Prince into a disillusioned figure trapped in a grey, mechanical city may feel unsettling. The dystopian environment depicted evokes loss of identity and conformity as imprisonment, an abstract idea but visually oppressive for younger children.