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The Wiggles Movie

YMA recommendation

caution Approved as non-violent media, with caution. Slapstick comedy; Accidental harm

Most suitable age range:

2-7

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About the movie

Year of production

1997

Classification advice

 
Rating G
Consumer advice lines None
Duration 83 minutes
   

Other information

 
Country of origin Australia
Production Company 20th Century Fox

Synopsis

The Wiggles, Murray (Cook), Jeff (Fatt), Anthony (Field) and Greg (Page) have a magical musical adventure in this full length movie.  They are planning a surprise birthday party for Dorothy the Dinosaur (Carolyn Ferrie), but she’s gone missing with Wally the Magician (Tony Harvey), and the Wiggles need to find her before it’s too late.

Points to consider

Words of caution

Some slapstick comedy such as:

  • Wally falls into a bookcase and into a cream cake
  • the rose robber falls flat on his face.


Some accidental harm such as:

  • Wally crashes his bike into a haystack with Dorothy on the back.

Positive aspects

  • believing in yourself
  • being positive

Questions to ask

  • Should Wally have stolen Greg’s magic wand?
  • What should Wally have done instead?
  • Do you think it was a good idea to give Dorothy a surprise birthday party?
  • What else could you do to help Dorothy have a happy birthday?

 


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