The Magic Faraway Tree

What’s it about?

Based on Enid Blyton's best-selling children's classic, The Magic Faraway Tree follows a family forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Soon after they arrive there, the children discover a magical tree with extraordinary and eccentric residents.

The facts 

• Directed by Ben Gregor
• Starring Rebecca Ferguson (The Greatest Showman), Andrew Garfield (We Live in Time), Claire Foy (The Crown), and Nicola Coughlan (Derry Girls)
• English language 
• Runtime: 110 minutes
• Based on the book by Enid Blyton

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.

Scary scenes

There are some mildly violent and scary scenes in the film, all of which are over quickly. There are loud noises and occasionally eerie music. Some of the strongest content includes:

• A character throws a shoe at a rooster
• A police officer is hit in the groin, causing him to yell out in pain
• The children are put in a cage but manage to open the gate
• A fantastical character screams so loudly that things start to shatter
• A character tells the family that the forest is haunted
• The children fly in a plane to a land covered in burning lava, and an alarm sounds as they do so

Coarse language

There is occasional name-calling, including “loser”, “dumb-dumb”, and “spoiled brats”.

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?