A whimsical toymaker and his granddaughter embark on a heartwarming, musical adventure that changes everything.
Uplifting, with wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Netflix.
It stays inside its PG, with no swearing and nothing scary.
Rated PG, but by what is on screen our estimate is fine for any age.
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An imaginary world comes to life in a holiday tale of an eccentric toymaker, his adventurous granddaughter, and a magical invention that has the power to change their lives forever.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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