Noah's Ark
Arca de Noé
Noah's Ark
Arca de Noé
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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
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated musical retells the story of Noah's Ark in a bright, playful way designed for a broad family audience. The main sensitive material comes from the flood itself, a temporary separation between friends, moments of near drowning, and a group of carnivorous animals who intimidate others and create mild suspense. The overall intensity stays low to moderate because the danger is highly stylized, the threatening scenes are not graphic, and the story regularly returns to humor, songs, and teamwork. There is no sexual content, no meaningful coarse language, and no substance use. For younger viewers, parents may simply want to mention in advance that there are heavy rains, some bossy and scary animals, and a few scenes where characters seem at risk, while reassuring them that the film mainly celebrates cooperation and peaceful problem solving.
Synopsis
A pair of mice attempt to board Noah's Ark: Vini, a charismatic poet with terrible stage fright, and Tito, a talented and charming guitarist. When the rains come, only one male and one female of each species is allowed on Noah's Ark. With the help of an ingenious cockroach and fate's good luck, Vini and Tito sneak their way onto the Ark and together avert a showdown among the ships carnivores and plant eaters. All the while, the animals perform a series of classic songs inspired by world renowned poet, Vinicius de Moraes. Can these talented stowaways use music to break the tension and help these cooped up creatures survive the 40 days and 40 nights together?
Difficult scenes
The first source of tension comes from the announcement of the great flood and the idea that not every animal will be able to board freely. This can unsettle young children because it combines urgency, separation, and fear of being left behind within a natural disaster scenario. Vini faces danger several times after being separated from his friend and confronting the rising waters. Even though the treatment is light and cartoony, brief near drowning images may worry children who are sensitive to scenes where a small character seems helpless. On the Ark, a group of carnivorous animals creates a more stressful atmosphere by trying to control the food supply and dominate the others. There is intimidation, arguing, and the threat of conflict, which may feel tense for younger viewers even though nothing graphic is shown. The singing contest arranged under the authority of a controlling character includes embarrassment and deception when the trick risks being exposed. Children who are sensitive to social discomfort may react to the fear of being found out, even though the scene remains mostly comic and musical.
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About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2024
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Countries
- Brazil, India
- Original language
- PT
- Directed by
- Sérgio Machado, Alois Di Leo
- Main cast
- Rodrigo Santoro, Marcelo Adnet, Alice Braga, Lázaro Ramos, Júlio Andrade, Bruno Gagliasso, Rihanna Barbosa, Edvana Carvalho, Gregório Duvivier, Ingrid Guimarães
- Studios
- Gullane Entretenimento, VideoFilmes, Symbiosys Technologies, NIP, Globo Filmes, Telecine, ProAC, Agência Nacional do Cinema - ANCINE, Banco Regional de Desenvolvimento do Extremo Sul, Fundo Setorial do Audiovisual, Imagem Filmes, Secretaria de Cultura e Economia Criativa do Estado de São Paulo, Secretaria Especial da Cultura
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated musical retells the story of Noah's Ark in a bright, playful way designed for a broad family audience. The main sensitive material comes from the flood itself, a temporary separation between friends, moments of near drowning, and a group of carnivorous animals who intimidate others and create mild suspense. The overall intensity stays low to moderate because the danger is highly stylized, the threatening scenes are not graphic, and the story regularly returns to humor, songs, and teamwork. There is no sexual content, no meaningful coarse language, and no substance use. For younger viewers, parents may simply want to mention in advance that there are heavy rains, some bossy and scary animals, and a few scenes where characters seem at risk, while reassuring them that the film mainly celebrates cooperation and peaceful problem solving.
Synopsis
A pair of mice attempt to board Noah's Ark: Vini, a charismatic poet with terrible stage fright, and Tito, a talented and charming guitarist. When the rains come, only one male and one female of each species is allowed on Noah's Ark. With the help of an ingenious cockroach and fate's good luck, Vini and Tito sneak their way onto the Ark and together avert a showdown among the ships carnivores and plant eaters. All the while, the animals perform a series of classic songs inspired by world renowned poet, Vinicius de Moraes. Can these talented stowaways use music to break the tension and help these cooped up creatures survive the 40 days and 40 nights together?
Difficult scenes
The first source of tension comes from the announcement of the great flood and the idea that not every animal will be able to board freely. This can unsettle young children because it combines urgency, separation, and fear of being left behind within a natural disaster scenario. Vini faces danger several times after being separated from his friend and confronting the rising waters. Even though the treatment is light and cartoony, brief near drowning images may worry children who are sensitive to scenes where a small character seems helpless. On the Ark, a group of carnivorous animals creates a more stressful atmosphere by trying to control the food supply and dominate the others. There is intimidation, arguing, and the threat of conflict, which may feel tense for younger viewers even though nothing graphic is shown. The singing contest arranged under the authority of a controlling character includes embarrassment and deception when the trick risks being exposed. Children who are sensitive to social discomfort may react to the fear of being found out, even though the scene remains mostly comic and musical.