Tales from Earthsea (2006)
A wandering wizard and a distraught prince investigate a dreamlike land where dragons now appear.
Something bizarre has come over the land. The kingdom is deteriorating. People are beginning to act strange... What's even more strange is that people are beginning to see dragons, which shouldn't enter the world of humans. Due to all these bizarre events, Ged, a wandering wizard, is investigating the cause. During his journey, he meets Prince Arren, a young distraught teenage boy. While Arren may look like a shy young teen, he has a severe dark side, which grants him strength, hatred, ruthlessness and has no mercy, especially when it comes to protecting Teru. For the witch Kumo this is a perfect opportunity. She can use the boy's "fears" against the very one who would help him, Ged.
How intense is Tales from Earthsea?
Tales from Earthsea is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What Tales from Earthsea feels like
- Tone
- whimsicaldreamlikemelancholyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
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Is Tales from Earthsea for you?
Is Tales from Earthsea scary?
Only a little. Tales from Earthsea has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Tales from Earthsea gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Tales from Earthsea sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Tales from Earthsea OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Tales from Earthsea?
Tales from Earthsea runs 1h 55m.
Where can I stream Tales from Earthsea?
Tales from Earthsea is streaming on Max.
Does Tales from Earthsea have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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