TextSearch

Short animated adaptation is full of positive messages. Read Common Sense Media's Zog review, age rating, and parents guide.

Parents' Guide to Zog Movie NR 2019 26 minutes Get the guidance you need Become a member to unlock access. Already a member? Sign in $39.99/year SAVE 16% $3.99/month Continue Common Sense Says Parents Say 4 Reviews Kids Say 1 Review Common Sense Media Review By Danny Brogan , based on child development research. How do we rate? age 3+ Short animated adaptation is full of positive messages. Parents Need to Know Parents need to know that Zog is fun family-friendly adaptation from a popular children's book by the same author of The Gruffalo. The story centers around a young dragon called Zog (voiced by Hugh Skinner) and Princess Pearl … Why Age 3+? Violence & Scariness Some moments of fantasy violence but these are all playful with no serous peril. Sex, Romance & Nudity Not present Language Not present Products & Purchases Not present The film is based on a popular children's book. Tie-in merchandise such as toys Drinking, Drugs & Smoking Not present Any Positive Content? Positive Messages Perseverance, hard work, helping others, and not giving up on your dreams are al Positive Role Models Zog is determined to be the best dragon in his class. He has a great imagination Diverse Representations The story centers around a group of different colored dragons. However, there ar Educational Value Meant to entertain rather than educate, but viewers will learn some good life le Where to Watch Add your streaming services to get personalized suggestions. Videos and Photos Parent and Kid Reviews See all Parents Say (4) Kids Say (1) age 3+ Based on 4 parent reviews See all 4 parent reviews What's the Story? ZOG (voiced by Hugh Skinner) is determined to become the best dragon in his class. But when he meets a young princess called Pearl (Patsy Ferran), both her and Zog's lives take an unexpected direction. Show more Is It Any Good? Our review: Parents say ( 4 ): Kids say ( 1 ): This adaptation of a book by Julia Donaldson (The Gruffalo) is a fun bite-sized adventure for all the family. Zog boasts an array of voice talent -- including Tracey Ullman, Kit Harington, and Lenny Henry who narrates proceedings -- colorful, slick animation, and a great story to boot. The fact that it's packed full of positive messages about choosing your own path, never giving up, friendship, and teamwork are the icing on the cake. The hostile relationship between dragons and humans is turned on its head in this story. Our two leads, Zog, a boisterous young almost fire-breathing dragon and Pearl, a princess who would rather swap her crown for a doctor's stethoscope, soon realize that they share far more in common as they join forces. Pearl's rejection of what others expect from her and defying gender stereotypes so often found in traditional fairytales is especially refreshing. With a runtime of just 26 minutes, this is a great way for all the family to sit down together and enjoy a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Show more Talk to Your Kids About ... Families can talk about the positive messages in Zog. In what ways did Zog and Pearl show perseverance and teamwork. Why are these such important character strengths? Can you give any real life examples when you've demonstrated any of these? How did Pearl compare to other portrayals of princesses you've seen? How did she defy what was expected of her? How do stereotypes in movies and on TV impact kids' development? Have you read the original book the film was based on? How did it compare? Did you like the animation style? Were the characters like you imagined them? What other books would you like to see made into TV shows or movies? Show more Movie Details On DVD or streaming : December 16, 2019 Cast : Lenny Henry , Tracey Ullman , Rocco Wright Directors : Max Lang , Daniel Snaddon Inclusion Information : Black Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) Studio : Magic Light Pictures Genre : Family and Kids Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Book Characters Character Strengths : Compassion , Perseverance , Teamwork Run time : 26 minutes MPAA rating : NR Award : Common Sense Selection Last updated : September 29, 2025 Show more Did we miss something on diversity? Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update. What to Watch Next See all Dragon Movies See all Movies Based on Books See all recommended movie lists Related Topics Want suggestions based on your streaming services? Get personalized recommendations Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. See how we rate

Zog Movie Review