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

The Muppet Movie

Not suitable under 5; parental guidance to 6 (violence and frightening scenes)
3 April 2020

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The Witches

Not suitable under 8; parental guidance to 10 (Scary scenes, themes and images)
2 April 2020

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Onward

Not suitable under 5; parental guidance to 7 (themes, violence, suspenseful scenes of peril)
23 March 2020

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My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising

Not suitable under 11; parental guidance to 13 (violence, scary scenes, language, themes)
16 March 2020

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Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable

Not suitable under 8; parental guidance to 13 (mature themes and distressing themes related to a shark-attack)
16 March 2020

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I Still Believe

Not suitable under 10; parental guidance to 13 (disturbing scenes and themes)
16 March 2020

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The Big Trip

Not suitable under 5; parental guidance to 8 (violence, scary scenes)
10 March 2020

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The Wishmas Tree

Not suitable under 5; parental guidance to 9 (scary scenes, violence and themes)
2 March 2020

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In My Blood It Runs

Not suitable under 10; parental guidance to 12 (disturbing images and scenes)
24 February 2020

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The Call of the Wild

Not suitable under 7; parental guidance for children aged 7 to 8 (sad themes, violence, alcohol abuse, animal cruelty)
24 February 2020

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