Practical Magic 2

What’s it about?

A multi-generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other.

The facts 

• Directed by Susanne Bier (The Perfect Couple)
• Starring Nicole Kidman (Babygirl), Sandra Bullock (The Lost City), Joey King (A Family Affair), Lee Pace (Foundation), and Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones)
• English language 
• Runtime: 130 minutes
• A sequel to the 1998 film Practical Magic
• Based on Alice Hoffman's 2021 novel The Book of Magic

Why did it get this rating? 

This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Violence

There is some violence, including supernatural violence. The strongest of this includes:

• A character is stabbed in the heart with a sharp thin metal stick, causing grey smoke to come from their body.
• A person is hit by a car, which leaves them in a coma.
• Characters cut their palms during witchcraft rituals.
• In flashbacks, a woman is shown about to be burnt at the stake.

Offensive language

There is very occasional offensive and coarse language throughout the film, including 'f*ck', 'crap', '*ss' and 'b*tch'.

When content stays with you

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information 

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?