Trolls

Trolls

Movie • 2016

Find your happy place.

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.

Family
Animation
Fantasy
Adventure
Comedy
Music
92 minutes
Released

Bara says...

Ages 5+, but every child is different

The film features stylized fantasy peril and mild rude humor that are suitable for early elementary-aged children. Its themes of optimism and friendship are easy for young viewers to grasp.

Content Safety Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of potentially concerning content

Sex & Nudity

1/5

The movie contains very light hints of romantic interest and some playful, suggestive dancing typical of a musical comedy. There is no sexual content or nudity depicted.

Violence & Gore

1/5

The film features stylized, slapstick-style cartoon action and humorous mishaps consistent with an animated adventure. Conflict is rendered in a non-threatening, lighthearted manner.

Profanity

1/5

The dialogue is very clean, containing only a rare and mild instance of words like 'cr*p' used in a humorous context.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

0/5

There are no depictions of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use throughout the film.

Frightening Scenes

2/5

No specific content noted

Key Insights

Quick summary and important considerations

A colorful, musical adventure about learning that happiness is a choice and that sometimes even the grumpiest people just need a friend.

Detailed Analysis

In-depth insights for parents and educators

What Parents Need to Know

The movie contains scenes of fantasy danger and large, somewhat intimidating Bergen characters that may briefly unsettle very young viewers.

What Kids Can Learn

Children gain exposure to the importance of empathy, vulnerability, and maintaining a positive outlook during challenging times.

Key Topics Discussed

Friendship
Emotional expression
Resilience

Why Parents Might Like It

The vibrant animation and upbeat musical soundtrack provide an engaging experience that discourages cynicism.

Positives & Learning

What makes this content valuable for children

Positive Messages

4/5

Promotes the ideas that true happiness comes from within rather than external circumstances and that kindness can transform even the most cynical individuals.

Positive Role Models

4/5

Protagonists model emotional intelligence, specifically how to bridge differences, process fear, and lead communities with empathy.

Diverse Representations

2/5

No diverse cultural or identity-based representation indicated in available information, as characters are stylized fantasy creatures.

Educational Value

2/5

Encourages social-emotional learning regarding teamwork and conflict resolution in a high-energy, musical format.

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