Coraline
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A young girl named Coraline discovers a secret door in her new home that leads to a parallel, unsettling world.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The Other Mother poses threats and captures Coraline's parents.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance use is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The Other World and its inhabitants are genuinely frightening.
The Other Mother uses magic and illusions to lure children.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story focuses on fantasy and adventure, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCoraline shows great bravery facing the Other Mother.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
Coraline's love for her real parents drives her actions.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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