Frozen
Young princess Anna of Arendelle dreams about finding true love at her sister Elsa’s coronation. Fate takes her on a dangerous journey in an attempt to end the eternal winter that has fallen over the kingdom. She's accompanied by ice delivery man Kristoff, his reindeer Sven, and snowman Olaf. On an adventure where she will find out what friendship, courage, family, and true love really means.
Young princess Anna of Arendelle dreams about finding true love at her sister Elsa’s coronation. Read the rest
Fate takes her on a dangerous journey in an attempt to end the eternal winter that has fallen over the kingdom. She's accompanied by ice delivery man Kristoff, his reindeer Sven, and snowman Olaf. On an adventure where she will find out what friendship, courage, family, and true love really means.
23scenes to know about
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- 8 strong
What the levels mean
A low rating can still include your child’s fear.
| Mark | Ages 5–7 | Ages 8–10 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 · Low | Little upset in the dialogue. | Little upset in the dialogue. |
| 1 · Mild | Brief scare, worry, or sadness. | Brief, pretend, or comic danger or sadness. |
| 2 · Strong | Chasing, being trapped or lost, or lasting fear. | Lasting danger, injury, or humiliation. |
| 3 · Very strong | An attack, a child taken, or someone dying or seeming to die. | Someone dies or seems to die, a child is taken, or family is in serious danger. |
For a 4-year-old, use 5–7; expect some scenes to feel stronger.
Not checked. The subtitles cannot tell us. It is never shown as a zero.
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StrongElsa's magic accidentally strikes Anna0:03:58–0:05:54
Skip from 0:03:28 to about 0:06:09.
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Anna is found ice cold and unresponsive as Elsa cries that it was an accident.
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StrongParents hide Elsa's powers from Anna0:06:47–0:08:31
Skip from 0:06:17 to about 0:08:46.
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A troll recommends removing all magic and memories of it, and says Anna will be okay. The king decides to lock the gates and limit Elsa's contact with people, including Anna.
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StrongElsa is isolated and forced to hide her powers0:08:31–0:10:01
Skip from 0:08:01 to about 0:10:16.
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Her father tells her to conceal her growing powers and not let them show, and Elsa panics when she loses control.
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StrongAnna begs Elsa to open the door0:11:06–0:11:53
Skip from 0:10:36 to about 0:12:08.
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Anna begs Elsa to let her in, saying she is right outside for her.
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Very strongElsa's magic is exposed and she flees0:27:25–0:29:32
Skip from 0:26:55 to about 0:29:47.
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Elsa accidentally reveals her ice powers before the terrified coronation crowd, who call her a monster.
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StrongElsa is accused of cursing the kingdom0:29:32–0:29:49
Skip from 0:29:02 to about 0:30:04.
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Snow falls in summer and the Duke declares that Elsa has cursed the land, demanding she be stopped.
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StrongAnna nearly freezes searching for Elsa0:34:52–0:36:55
Skip from 0:34:22 to about 0:37:10.
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Very strongAnna and Kristoff are attacked by wolves0:41:57–0:43:42
Skip from 0:41:27 to about 0:43:57.
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Kristoff warns Anna not to fall off or get eaten as the wolves attack.
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- Anna in danger: Anna in danger · Caught in danger · Afraid for safety
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Very strongElsa loses control of her ice powers again0:56:35–0:57:47
Skip from 0:56:05 to about 0:58:02.
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Elsa reveals she has set off an eternal winter everywhere and says she cannot control it.
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Very strongElsa freezes Anna's heart, creates snow monster0:57:47–0:59:18
Skip from 0:57:17 to about 0:59:33.
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Elsa accidentally freezes Anna's heart in fear and creates a giant snow monster to drive Anna away.
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- Danger from execution order: Execution order endangers someone
- Anna in danger: Anna in danger · Young Anna in danger · Caught in danger · Afraid for safety
- Danger from frozen heart: Frozen heart endangers someone
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StrongScene starting at 0:59:180:59:18–1:01:33
Skip from 0:58:48 to about 1:01:48.
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- Deadly fall: Falling · Deadly fall · Afraid for safety
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Very strongAnna's frozen heart puts her life at risk1:08:23–1:09:37
Skip from 1:07:53 to about 1:09:52.
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Grand Pabbie tells Anna that ice from Elsa has entered her heart and threatens to freeze her solid forever.
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- Anna in danger: Anna in danger · Afraid for safety
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Very strongSoldiers search for Anna as creature roars1:09:37–1:10:23
Skip from 1:09:07 to about 1:10:38.
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Soldiers search for Princess Anna while a growling creature suddenly appears and roars at them.
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Very strongSoldiers attack Elsa and her guardian creature1:10:23–1:12:42
Skip from 1:09:53 to about 1:12:57.
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Marshmallow growls and roars while soldiers grapple and struggle in the fight.
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- Weapon used: Weapon used · Afraid for safety
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Very strongElsa is locked away as a prisoner1:12:42–1:13:33
Skip from 1:12:12 to about 1:13:48.
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Elsa is held captive in a locked cell, distressed at what her powers have caused.
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Very strongKristoff races freezing Anna toward the castle1:13:33–1:14:57
Skip from 1:13:03 to about 1:15:12.
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Kristoff rushes a shivering, freezing Anna back toward the castle, urging his reindeer to go faster.
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- Anna in danger: Anna in danger · Afraid for safety
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Very strongHans reveals his plot and abandons Anna to die1:15:10–1:17:02
Skip from 1:14:40 to about 1:17:17.
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Hans refuses to kiss the freezing Anna and reveals he plotted all along to seize the throne. He locks Anna in the room to freeze to death and leaves to kill Elsa himself.
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- Anna in danger: Anna in danger · Afraid for safety
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StrongGuards struggle to open Elsa's frozen cell1:18:06–1:18:55
Skip from 1:17:36 to about 1:19:10.
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Guards strain and push together as a growl sounds from within.
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- Caught in danger: Caught in danger · Afraid for safety
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Very strongAnna weakly calls for help1:19:14–1:19:56
Skip from 1:18:44 to about 1:20:11.
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Anna struggles and is heard weakly calling for help while Kristoff urges his reindeer onward to reach her.
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- Anna in danger: Anna in danger · Afraid for safety
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Very strongAnna weakens as Olaf risks melting1:19:56–1:21:54
Skip from 1:19:26 to about 1:22:09.
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Anna continues to shiver and grow weaker while Olaf warns he will melt if he stays near the fire with her.
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- Caught in danger: Caught in danger · Afraid for safety
Very strongAnna slides free and they escape1:21:54–1:23:02
Skip from 1:21:24 to about 1:23:17.
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Anna is heard whimpering before they manage to slide free and escape.
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- Caught in danger: Caught in danger · Afraid for safety
Very strongHans draws his sword against Elsa1:25:47–1:26:28
Skip from 1:25:17 to about 1:26:43.
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Anna steps in front of Elsa to stop Hans, giving up her own chance to be saved.
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Very strongScene starting at 1:26:281:26:28–1:27:38
Skip from 1:25:58 to about 1:27:53.
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Elsa cries and sobs over Anna, pleading with her not to be gone.
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How this guide was made
This guide uses the film’s subtitles, cast list and plot summary to identify scenes that may scare or upset a child: when it happens, what happens, and how strong it is for ages 5–7 and 8–10.
These subtitles caption sounds as well as speech, so many sound-only moments are covered. A scare that is only shown can still be missed.
Times follow one subtitle release (Frozen.2013.720p.BluRay.x264-SPARKS). Another edition or streaming version can run a little earlier or later.
Children under 5 are not rated. If you use the 5–7 marks for a younger child, expect some scenes to feel stronger.