A Lot or a Little?
What you will—and won't—find in this movie.
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Positive Role Models
a little
Strong African-American and female characters.
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Violence & Scariness
none
Fantasy peril, death of a character.
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Sex, Romance & Nudity
some
Brief nudity.
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Language
none
Mild language.
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Drinking, Drugs & Smoking
some
Drinking.
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Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this movie has brief nudity, mild language, and fantasy peril. Sensitive kids may be upset by the death of a parent. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails.
What's the Story?
Will (Billy Crudup) believes that his father Edward (Albert Finney) has used his embellished tales to hide his true self. After he steals the show at Will's wedding with a story about trying to capture a legendary big fish, Will cuts off communications with his dad, maintaining contact only through his mother (Jessica Lange). Will and his wife move far away, and Will becomes a fact-based journalist. When he learns that his father is dying, he comes home to try one more time to know what is true, to feel that he really knows his father. Once again, Edward tells a story from his past. We see young Edward (Ewan McGregor) leaving home in search of adventure. He finds a giant, a witch, a werewolf, a town where no one wears shoes, a highly unusual singing sister act, and the love of his life, Sandra (Alison Lohman), who is engaged to someone else.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about some of their favorite stories -- factual and fictional. Who tells the best tall tales in the family?
Movie Details
- In theaters: December 10, 2003
- On DVD or streaming: April 27, 2004
- Cast: Albert Finney, Ewan McGregor, Jessica Lange
- Director: Tim Burton
- Inclusion Information: Female actors
- Studio: Columbia Tristar
- Genre: Fantasy
- Run time: 125 minutes
- MPAA rating: PG-13
- MPAA explanation: a fight scene, some images of nudity and a suggestive reference
- Last updated: March 9, 2024
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