Golden
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A retelling of the Rapunzel fairy tale, focusing on the princess's confinement, her relationship with the prince, and her eventual escape.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are implied romantic and physical intimacies between Rapunzel and the prince.
The sorceress Gothel is depicted as cruel and manipulative.
No profanity is present in Golden.
No blasphemy is present in Golden.
No substance use is depicted in Golden.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in Golden.
Gothel's magic and imprisonment of Rapunzel create some unsettling moments.
Gothel is a sorceress who uses magic throughout the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in Golden.
No non-Christian worldview promotion is present in Golden.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceRapunzel shows courage in seeking freedom from her tower.
No explicit Christian faith elements are central to Golden.
The central relationship is a developing romantic love between Rapunzel and the prince.
The story focuses on escape and romance, not grace or repentance.
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