Movie

The Legend of Hei

2019 • PG-13

When cat spirit Luo Xiaohei's home is deforested by humans, he must find a new one. He runs into a group of other spirit creatures who take him under their wing with dreams of reconquering the land they say is rightfully theirs. However, they run into a human known as Wuxian who separates Luo Xiaohei from the other spirits and the two go on a journey, with the cat spirit learning to control his abilities as well as forming his own thoughts on whether or not he should ally with the spirits or the humans.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There is no notable LGBTQ+ representation among main or secondary characters in this film.

Language

mild — Language is generally mild with some use of mild expletives appropriate for older children and teens, but no strong or explicit profanity.

Mature Themes

moderate — Themes include environmental destruction, displacement, identity, and moral ambiguity surrounding humans versus spirits, which offer some depth and complexity suitable for older kids and teens.

Scary/Intense Content

mild — The movie has some mildly scary moments involving supernatural creatures and situations of danger, but nothing intense or likely to frighten most children.

Sexual Content & Nudity

none — There is no sexual content or romantic scenes depicted in the film. The story focuses primarily on friendship and adventure.

Substance Use

none — No substance use or references appear in the film. The focus remains on the fantasy narrative.

Violence & Gore

moderate — The film contains fantasy-themed battles and conflict involving spirit creatures, with some injury and peril shown, but no graphic or prolonged violence. Combat scenes include magical abilities and occasional threats to characters.