Trolls
Trolls
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Trolls is a bright, fast paced musical adventure made for family viewing, with a cheerful and playful tone even though some scenes bring real tension. The main sensitive elements involve characters being hunted and potentially eaten by the Bergens, several chase and capture sequences, a betrayal, and a sad backstory involving the loss of a loved one. These moments are highly stylized and never graphic, but the repeated peril and the idea of creatures being consumed may unsettle very young or sensitive children, especially under age 6. The story also includes emotional scenes in which characters become discouraged, lose their bright colors, and feel responsible for others being in danger. Parents watching with younger children may want to reassure them during the scarier scenes, briefly explain the betrayal, and remind them that the world is fantasy based, musical, and ultimately framed in a comforting way.
Synopsis
After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and overly-cautious, curmudgeonly outcast Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Their mission is full of adventure and mishaps, as this mismatched duo try to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.
Difficult scenes
The main sensitive element is the idea that the Bergens believe they must eat Trolls in order to feel happy. Several scenes show Trolls being captured, caged, or threatened with cooking, and while this is presented in a cartoon style, the concept itself can be upsetting for young children who take danger literally. A large part of the story involves chases and sneaking into dangerous places, with Poppy and Branch at risk of being discovered or caught. These sequences are fast, noisy, and sometimes tense, with a clearly threatening villain, even though the movie keeps a comic and musical presentation. Branch shares a painful memory from childhood, when singing drew danger to his family and led to the loss of his grandmother. The moment is not graphic, but the grief, guilt, and his visual shift into gray can strongly affect children who are sensitive to sadness and loss. A character the heroes are trying to rescue ends up betraying them in order to save himself. This twist may be especially hard for younger viewers because it combines fear, disappointment, and unfairness, even though the film makes the selfish motivation easy to understand. In the later part of the film, several characters lose hope and are trapped in a situation that feels very dangerous. The mood briefly turns darker, with crying and strong feelings of guilt, before the story returns to its more upbeat emotional register.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2016
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Studios
- DreamWorks Animation
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Trolls is a bright, fast paced musical adventure made for family viewing, with a cheerful and playful tone even though some scenes bring real tension. The main sensitive elements involve characters being hunted and potentially eaten by the Bergens, several chase and capture sequences, a betrayal, and a sad backstory involving the loss of a loved one. These moments are highly stylized and never graphic, but the repeated peril and the idea of creatures being consumed may unsettle very young or sensitive children, especially under age 6. The story also includes emotional scenes in which characters become discouraged, lose their bright colors, and feel responsible for others being in danger. Parents watching with younger children may want to reassure them during the scarier scenes, briefly explain the betrayal, and remind them that the world is fantasy based, musical, and ultimately framed in a comforting way.
Synopsis
After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and overly-cautious, curmudgeonly outcast Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Their mission is full of adventure and mishaps, as this mismatched duo try to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.
Difficult scenes
The main sensitive element is the idea that the Bergens believe they must eat Trolls in order to feel happy. Several scenes show Trolls being captured, caged, or threatened with cooking, and while this is presented in a cartoon style, the concept itself can be upsetting for young children who take danger literally. A large part of the story involves chases and sneaking into dangerous places, with Poppy and Branch at risk of being discovered or caught. These sequences are fast, noisy, and sometimes tense, with a clearly threatening villain, even though the movie keeps a comic and musical presentation. Branch shares a painful memory from childhood, when singing drew danger to his family and led to the loss of his grandmother. The moment is not graphic, but the grief, guilt, and his visual shift into gray can strongly affect children who are sensitive to sadness and loss. A character the heroes are trying to rescue ends up betraying them in order to save himself. This twist may be especially hard for younger viewers because it combines fear, disappointment, and unfairness, even though the film makes the selfish motivation easy to understand. In the later part of the film, several characters lose hope and are trapped in a situation that feels very dangerous. The mood briefly turns darker, with crying and strong feelings of guilt, before the story returns to its more upbeat emotional register.