Know Before You Go Movie Reviews

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The Know Before You Go Movie Review Service provides descriptions of the content of movies, highlighting areas which may be of concern to parents.

Reviewers with child development expertise review all G and PG movies as soon as possible after their release in Australia. Selected M movies which are likely to appeal to younger audiences are also reviewed.

Remember, as a parent or carer you know your child best and it is up to you to make decisions as to what is appropriate for the children in your care. The information in these reviews is provided to help you find age appropriate and enjoyable movies suitable for your child. (Read our full Disclaimer)

Latest Movie Reviews

Little Nicholas (Le Petit Nicolas)

Not suitable under 5; parental guidance to 10 (mild comedic violence). Recommended for confident readers, or French speaking children as film is subtitled.
11 August 2020

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Flubber

Not suitable under 6; parental guidance to 8 (violence, sad themes, mild coarse language)
11 August 2020

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High School Musical 2

Parental guidance under 6 for potential lack of interest. Suitable for 6+.
4 August 2020

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The Secret: Dare to Dream

Not suitable under 6; not recommended under 10 (adult themes (this is not a children’s film), mild tension and emotional scenes)
4 August 2020

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Emil and the Detectives

Not suitable under 6; parental guidance to 7 (violence, scary scenes)
28 July 2020

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Swallows and Amazons

Not suitable under 8; parental guidance to 10 (violence, scary scenes, themes)
24 July 2020

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Scoob!

Not suitable under 8; parental guidance to 10 (scary scenes, crude humour, coarse language and animated violence)
24 July 2020

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Labyrinth

Not suitable under 8; parental guidance to 11 (scary scenes, mild violence and adult themes)
16 July 2020

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Old Yeller

Not suitable under 7; parental guidance to 9 (scary scenes and sad themes of death and loss)
13 July 2020

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Personal History of David Copperfield, The

Not suitable under 10; parental guidance to 12 (scary scenes, themes and violence)
6 July 2020

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