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Must See Movies: Adventure
Support students in learning about adventure films from the Must See Movies Before You Grow Up list!
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Film Details
Year
1984
Duration
92 minutes
Genres
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Language
English
Certificate
UNAVAILABLE TO STREAM
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Synopsis
This epic fantasy adventure starts with a bullied and lonely boy reading a book in a strange shop - before he finds that he's becoming part of the story, and can even begin to control some of what happens in it. Meanwhile, in the book, another boy is setting off on a series of dangerous tasks in a world full of strange and wonderful creatures - including a fluffy dragon, a giant racing snail and a huge, talking wolf...
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This film contains mild scary and emotional scenes.
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