Migration
This bright, funny Illumination adventure follows the Mallard duck family as an overprotective dad is nudged into a wild trip from New England to Jamaica, with laughs and heart throughout. The peril is real enough to feel exciting but is always balanced by comedy, and the film lands a warm message about family courage.
Most comfortable from around age 5–6 and up; very sensitive kids under 5 may find the heron sequence and chef scenes too intense.
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The heron encounter is filmed with horror-movie lighting, suspenseful music, and a sudden grab that functions as a jump scare; multiple children reportedly became upset or left theaters during this stretch.
A sudden grab by the heron is accompanied by a sharp audio sting that can startle younger or sound-sensitive viewers.
A chef pursues the ducks repeatedly with knives, meat forks, and nets across multiple scenes; peaks when both parents are netted and hoisted into an aircraft while their ducklings watch.