Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie

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68%

WISE Score

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Paris gets two teen superheroes who can't reveal their identities—even though they're crushing on each other. It's fine.

54%

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Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie

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PG, 2023

68%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

Paris gets two teen superheroes who can't reveal their identities—even though they're crushing on each other. It's fine.

54%

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Screenwise Verdict

This is a perfectly serviceable superhero movie for elementary-age kids—colorful, safe, with positive messages about courage and teamwork. The problem? It's not particularly memorable or special.

The critics were lukewarm (54% on RT) while audiences were more generous (74%), which tells you it does what it's supposed to do but doesn't exceed expectations. The 2.7/5 on Letterboxd is particularly telling—even among animation fans, this is seen as mid.

If your kid is already a Miraculous fan from the TV series, they'll be happy. If you're looking for a quality family superhero movie night and your kid hasn't seen it before, you're probably better off with Spider-Verse, The Incredibles, or even Big Hero 6.

It's not bad—it's just fine. And sometimes fine is fine! But it's not going to become anyone's favorite.

Age Fit

Best for ages 7-12, especially kids who already watch the Miraculous TV series. Younger elementary kids will enjoy the superhero action; tweens will appreciate the identity/romance drama. Teens will likely find it too juvenile.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Superhero story centered on teamwork, responsibility, and heroism. The premise of protecting identities and working together models cooperation. Common Sense Media rates it 8+, suggesting age-appropriate emotional content. The awkward-girl-becomes-hero narrative is positive for self-esteem. No major red flags in tone or pacing based on the family-friendly superhero genre.

Imaginative

Magical jewels that transform teens into superheroes is a solid fantasy premise with visual creativity. Based on a popular animated series known for its Parisian setting and creative akuma villain designs. However, as a movie adaptation of existing IP, it's not breaking new ground—it's executing a formula. The dual-identity secret adds narrative intrigue but doesn't invite much active creative participation from viewers.

Safe

Typical superhero action without graphic violence, gore, or inappropriate content. Common Sense Media's 8+ rating and the family-friendly Netflix placement suggest no surprise disturbing content. Superhero battles are stylized and not traumatic. No concerning safety flags for a kids' superhero movie—this is squarely in the Marvel/DC animated movie safety zone.

Enriching

Offers themes of responsibility, courage, and identity—standard superhero fare. The hidden-identity dynamic could spark conversations about authenticity and trust. However, with mixed critical reception (54% RT critics, 6.1 IMDb, 2.7/5 Letterboxd), this suggests the execution may be formulaic and not particularly memorable or thought-provoking. It's entertaining enough but doesn't appear to deliver significant cognitive or emotional depth beyond genre basics.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Positive messages about responsibility, teamwork, and using your gifts to help others
Female protagonist who's awkward and relatable before becoming a confident superhero
Action sequences are colorful and energetic without being scary or violent
If your kid already loves the Miraculous TV series, they'll be thrilled to see a movie version
The secret-identity romance angle adds emotional stakes for tweens

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What to Watch For

The critical scores suggest this is pretty formulaic—it hits the beats but doesn't wow
Mild superhero action and peril (hence the 8+ rating)
If your kid hasn't seen the show, they might find it generic compared to other superhero movies
The romance subplot is innocent but central—tweens will eat it up, younger kids might be less interested

Conversation Starters

"If you had a superpower but had to keep it secret from everyone, even your best friend, would that be hard?"
"Why do you think Ladybug and Cat Noir can't know each other's real identities?"
"What would you do if you were given magical jewelry that made you a superhero?"
"Do you think it's harder to be brave as yourself or as a superhero with a mask?"

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