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Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie

Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie

1h 45m2023China, France, Canada
AnimationFantastiqueActionRomanceFamilial

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Watch-outs

ViolenceScary scenesDeath / griefSadness / tearsMockery

What this film brings

friendshipcourageteamworkself confidence

Content barometer

Violence

2/5

légerfort

Moderate

Fear

2/5

légerfort

A few scenes

Sexuality

1/5

légerfort

Allusions

Language

0/5

légerfort

None

Narrative complexity

2/5

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Moderate

Adult themes

0/5

légerfort

None

Expert review

This animated superhero musical uses the Miraculous universe in a bright, fast moving, child friendly adventure, with a modern fairy tale feel that blends action, comedy, and light teenage romance. The main sensitive elements are stylized fights, scenes of destruction in Paris, a clearly threatening villain, and an emotional backstory involving grief, loss, and a lonely boy dealing with his mother's death. The overall intensity stays moderate and firmly within family entertainment, yet several chase scenes, near misses, falls, and moments where the heroes seem overwhelmed may unsettle very sensitive children. There is no sexual content beyond innocent crushes, romantic awkwardness, and mild emotional tension linked to rejected feelings. For many children, watching with a parent from about age 8 is reasonable, while a more comfortable and fully engaging viewing age is closer to 9 or 10, especially for those who are easily scared by villains or large scale chaos.

Synopsis

After a guardian of magical jewels turns an awkward girl and a popular boy into superheroes, they can never reveal their identities — even to each other.

Difficult scenes

Early in the story, the film sets up social bullying and school discomfort around Marinette, who tries to avoid a domineering classmate who humiliates and intimidates her. This material is not physically violent, yet it may resonate strongly with children who are sensitive to teasing, public embarrassment, and the feeling of being singled out by peers. The first major villain scenes involve fast chases, attacks in the streets of Paris, and clear moments of danger, including characters who narrowly avoid serious accidents. The action is highly stylized and not graphic, but the pace, noise, and sense of urban chaos may feel intense for younger viewers, especially when a train or other sudden threats appear. The villain is driven by the loss of his wife, and that grief gives several scenes a darker emotional tone than the rest of the movie. The treatment remains child accessible, yet attentive children may still be affected by themes of bereavement, obsession, and a parent who is emotionally distant. Later action sequences involve multiple citizens being turned into enemies through their negative emotions, which creates repeated threats and large scale destruction. There is no visual horror, but these scenes can feel intense for children who need a very reassuring tone or who dislike watching heroes struggle for an extended stretch.

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
2023
Runtime
1h 45m
Countries
China, France, Canada
Original language
FR
Directed by
Jeremy Zag
Main cast
Anouck Hautbois, Benjamin Bollen, Fanny Bloc, Alexandre Nguyen, Antoine Tomé, Marie Chevalot, Marie Nonnenmacher, Martial Le Minoux, Flora Kaprielian, Franck Tordjman
Studios
The Awakening Production, SND, Fantawild, Zag Animation Studios, ON Animation Studios