The Golden Compass

    The Golden Compass

    Ages 10-162007
    PG-13

    Based on Philip Pullman's novel, this fantasy adventure follows Lyra, a young girl in a parallel universe where people's souls exist as animal companions called daemons. When children begin mysteriously disappearing, Lyra embarks on a dangerous journey to the Arctic to rescue her friend and uncover a sinister plot involving her parents and a powerful religious organization. The story explores themes of free will, questioning authority, and the importance of knowledge and truth over blind faith.

    2007Released
    Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Family

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    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Frequent
    Social or Historical Topics
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Moderate
    Family, Friendship & Community
    Moderate
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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