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Mulan
Movie (1998)
When Imperial China calls one man from every family to defend the empire from invading Huns, a young woman disguises herself as a soldier to take her ailing father’s place. Facing ruthless invaders, brutal training, and the risk of execution if discovered, she must decide who she truly is— and what she’s willing to fight for.
Movie (1998)
When Imperial China calls one man from every family to defend the empire from invading Huns, a young woman disguises herself as a soldier to take her ailing father’s place. Facing ruthless invaders, brutal training, and the risk of execution if discovered, she must decide who she truly is— and what she’s willing to fight for.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
The film includes some flirting, romantic tension, and shirtless male characters.
Violence & Gore
Mulan joins the army during wartime and learns to fight with weapons, while the Huns destroy Chinese villages and kill people off-screen.
Profanity
The editorial review marks strong language as absent.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
One character is noted as smoking a long cigarette.
Frightening Scenes
Some battle scenes are scary and intense, with a tense sword battle at the climax and explosions. Sad moments and a very menacing bad guy are also noted.
Other things to know
The movie features extensive Disney Princess branding on consumer merchandise, food, books, websites, and other media.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Messages emphasize working hard, teamwork, honesty, perseverance, humility, courage, and challenging gender stereotypes.
Role models
Mulan is brave, resourceful, and demonstrates perseverance, integrity, and courage, though she adopts crude male bravado while disguised.
Representation
The film offers positive gender representation while also sometimes playing gender-related stereotypes for laughs.
Learning
Children can learn a bit about Chinese culture alongside lessons about teamwork and friendship.
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