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Philips and the Monkey Pen

2013 · 140 min

A gentle, whimsical children's film that balances mischief and heartbreak, leaving a warm, bittersweet glow.

Tagline: There is magic in every child
Overview: The film revolves around an eight-year old called Ryan Philip and his adventures with a magical pen called the Monkey Pen.
How it feels: Warm, whimsical, melancholic and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Family, coming-of-age, grief, education
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: warmstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
coming-of-age
grief
education
redemption
Places: school
home
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none