The Naughty Nine
The Naughty Nine
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
The Naughty Nine is a live action Christmas caper with a playful, fast moving tone, built around kids who plan a fantasy heist to reclaim presents from Santa's village. The main concerns are repeated misbehavior, a temporary glamorization of rule breaking, lies and rivalry between children, along with several chase and infiltration scenes that may create mild suspense. Violence stays light and largely consequence free, fear is brief, and there is no sexual content or substance use, so the overall content fits broad family viewing. The biggest point for parents is not intensity but behavior modeling, since likable characters spend much of the story sneaking, manipulating, and justifying bad choices before the film gradually reframes those actions. For children around ages 8 to 10, co viewing can be useful for talking about accountability, fairness, and the difference between disappointment and entitlement.
Synopsis
Fifth-grader Andy finds himself without a present from Santa on Christmas morning. Realizing he must have landed on the “naughty list” and feeling unfairly maligned, Andy pulls together a team of eight other naughty-listers to help him execute an elaborate heist on Santa’s Village at the North Pole to get the presents they feel they deserve.
Difficult scenes
The film begins with children already involved in a small school heist, stealing confiscated items, using schemes, and taking pride in how clever they are. The scene is played for fun, but some parents may object because the wrongdoing is initially framed as smart and exciting before the story starts to question it. A large part of the plot centers on planning a break in at Santa's village, involving lies, manipulation, trespassing, disguises, and getting around security systems. These sequences are energetic and appealing for kids, yet they temporarily normalize the idea that stealing is acceptable if a child feels unfairly treated. During the trip and the infiltration, several characters face mild peril, including a rough landing, security chases, and hurried escapes from adults and elves. The presentation stays firmly family friendly and not very scary, but more sensitive viewers may still feel brief suspense when the children seem close to being caught. The team is made up of children labeled naughty for different reasons, and some interactions involve teasing, ego clashes, sibling conflict, and a competitive child rival. It remains moderate rather than harsh, with no heavy bullying theme, but these moments may still affect younger viewers who are sensitive to social put downs or family arguments.
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About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2023
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Alberto Belli
- Main cast
- Winslow Fegley, Danny Glover, Camila Rodriguez, Anthony John Joo, Imogen Cohen, Clara Stack, Ayden Elijah, Madilyn Kellam, Deric McCabe, Derek Theler
- Studios
- Poutine Productions, Disney Branded Television
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
The Naughty Nine is a live action Christmas caper with a playful, fast moving tone, built around kids who plan a fantasy heist to reclaim presents from Santa's village. The main concerns are repeated misbehavior, a temporary glamorization of rule breaking, lies and rivalry between children, along with several chase and infiltration scenes that may create mild suspense. Violence stays light and largely consequence free, fear is brief, and there is no sexual content or substance use, so the overall content fits broad family viewing. The biggest point for parents is not intensity but behavior modeling, since likable characters spend much of the story sneaking, manipulating, and justifying bad choices before the film gradually reframes those actions. For children around ages 8 to 10, co viewing can be useful for talking about accountability, fairness, and the difference between disappointment and entitlement.
Synopsis
Fifth-grader Andy finds himself without a present from Santa on Christmas morning. Realizing he must have landed on the “naughty list” and feeling unfairly maligned, Andy pulls together a team of eight other naughty-listers to help him execute an elaborate heist on Santa’s Village at the North Pole to get the presents they feel they deserve.
Difficult scenes
The film begins with children already involved in a small school heist, stealing confiscated items, using schemes, and taking pride in how clever they are. The scene is played for fun, but some parents may object because the wrongdoing is initially framed as smart and exciting before the story starts to question it. A large part of the plot centers on planning a break in at Santa's village, involving lies, manipulation, trespassing, disguises, and getting around security systems. These sequences are energetic and appealing for kids, yet they temporarily normalize the idea that stealing is acceptable if a child feels unfairly treated. During the trip and the infiltration, several characters face mild peril, including a rough landing, security chases, and hurried escapes from adults and elves. The presentation stays firmly family friendly and not very scary, but more sensitive viewers may still feel brief suspense when the children seem close to being caught. The team is made up of children labeled naughty for different reasons, and some interactions involve teasing, ego clashes, sibling conflict, and a competitive child rival. It remains moderate rather than harsh, with no heavy bullying theme, but these moments may still affect younger viewers who are sensitive to social put downs or family arguments.