Time Bandits
Movie • 1981
…they didn’t make history, they stole it!
Young history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. Former employees of the Supreme Being, they've purloined a map charting all of the holes in the fabric of time and are using it to steal treasures from different historical eras. Taking Kevin with them, they variously drop in on Napoleon, Robin Hood and King Agamemnon before the Supreme Being catches up with them.
Time Bandits
Movie • 1981
…they didn’t make history, they stole it!
Young history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. Former employees of the Supreme Being, they've purloined a map charting all of the holes in the fabric of time and are using it to steal treasures from different historical eras. Taking Kevin with them, they variously drop in on Napoleon, Robin Hood and King Agamemnon before the Supreme Being catches up with them.
Bara says...
Ages 10+, but every child is different
The film features dark, surreal imagery and intense fantastical perils that may overwhelm younger children. Its cynical tone and abrupt shifts in safety require a level of emotional maturity typically found in pre-teens.
Content Safety Breakdown
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Sex & Nudity
There is no sexual content or nudity depicted in this film.
Violence & Gore
The film features stylized fantasy violence including sword fights, beheadings, and characters being incinerated or meeting gruesome ends. While not overly bloody, the deaths are frequent and can be quite shocking.
Profanity
The film contains mild language, including the use of "h*ll" (frequent, used in frustration) and the occasional "b*stard" (infrequent, used as an insult).
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Some characters are shown drinking in social or historical settings, and there are brief depictions of smoking as part of the period atmosphere.
Frightening Scenes
This film contains several dark, unsettling sequences including grotesque creature designs, a sense of constant peril, and a very bleak, nihilistic finale that may be disturbing for younger children.
Key Insights
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This adventure follows a boy who travels through time, learning that the choices you make define who you become more than the treasures you find.
Content Warnings
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What Parents Need to Know
The film contains high-fantasy violence, dark atmosphere, and mature, sometimes nihilistic themes that contrast sharply with traditional family adventure films.
What Kids Can Learn
Children develop critical engagement skills by experiencing complex, non-linear storytelling and ambiguous character motivations.
Key Topics Discussed
Why Parents Might Like It
The imaginative production design and satirical wit provide a nostalgic and visually distinct experience for adult viewers.
Positives & Learning
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Positive Messages
The narrative emphasizes the importance of questioning greed and seeking deeper truth beyond material wealth. It highlights individual initiative and the value of curiosity in understanding the world.
Positive Role Models
Kevin acts as a grounded, brave protagonist, though his companions demonstrate conflicted morals driven by theft and self-preservation.
Diverse Representations
No diverse representation indicated in available information; the cast is representative of 1980s British fantasy standards.
Educational Value
The film provides a creative, albeit highly fictionalized, introduction to various historical figures and timelines that can spark interest in further research.
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