Room on the Broom
Animated film based on the wonderful children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The story of a kind witch who invites a surprising collection of animals to join her on her broom, much to the frustration of her cat. The gang ultimately saves the witch from a fearsome dragon, and in gratitude she rewards them with a magnificent new broom which has room for everyone. A magical tale about friendship and family from Magic Light Pictures, the producers of the hugely successful The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child.
Animated film based on the wonderful children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Read the rest
The story of a kind witch who invites a surprising collection of animals to join her on her broom, much to the frustration of her cat. The gang ultimately saves the witch from a fearsome dragon, and in gratitude she rewards them with a magnificent new broom which has room for everyone. A magical tale about friendship and family from Magic Light Pictures, the producers of the hugely successful The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child.
4scenes to know about
- All very strong
These scenes have the same ratings for both age groups.
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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Very strongThe broom breaks and the group falls0:16:40–0:16:54
Skip from 0:16:10 to about 0:17:09.
These times include a margin before and after the scene. Timing can vary by edition.
The overloaded broom snaps in half and drops the cat, the dog and the frog into a bog.
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Very strongA dragon threatens to eat the witch0:16:54–0:18:08
Skip from 0:16:24 to about 0:18:23.
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The witch lands on a cloud where a dragon roars and declares he wants to eat her. The witch flies away screaming as the dragon chases her breathing fire.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Creature threatens: Creature threatens · Afraid for safety
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Very strongThe dragon catches the witch0:18:08–0:20:01
Skip from 0:17:38 to about 0:20:16.
These times include a margin before and after the scene. Timing can vary by edition.
The witch cries for help repeatedly as the dragon chases her down to the ground. The dragon catches the witch and decides to eat her without any fries.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Creature threatens: Creature threatens · Afraid for safety
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Very strongA monster scares off the dragon0:20:01–0:21:20
Skip from 0:19:31 to about 0:21:35.
These times include a margin before and after the scene. Timing can vary by edition.
A huge four-headed beast rises from the ditch just as the dragon is about to eat the witch. The creature claims the witch as its own and the frightened dragon flies away apologizing.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Chased: Chased · Afraid for safety
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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 (Room.on.the.Broom.2012.WEBRip.Amazon). 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.