Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

2010

"Fight for the light, soar to the skies."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Legend of the Guardians^? 🇩🇪 DE: Die Legende der Waechter^? 🇵🇹 PT: A Lenda dos Guardiões 3D^? 🇰🇷 KO: 가디언의 전설-가훌의 올빼미들^? 🇨🇳 ZH: 守護神傳奇^? All international titles (8) →

Adventure Fantasy Family 97 min 6.9/10

Synopsis

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole is a movie released in 2010.

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole is an animated adventure film that immerses viewers in a richly crafted fantasy world inhabited by owls. The story centers on a young barn owl named Soren, who finds himself drawn into a legendary tale of heroism and bravery as he seeks to rescue his kidnapped friends and join the noble Guardians of Ga'Hoole. Throughout the film, themes of friendship, courage, and the struggle between good and evil are explored, providing a captivating narrative for audiences of all ages. The film's atmosphere is both enchanting and intense, characterized by visually striking animation that brings the owls' world to life. With an engaging voice cast, including Abbie Cornish, the film captures the spirit of adventure and the challenges faced by its characters. The combination of heartfelt storytelling and breathtaking visuals invites viewers to experience a unique journey that emphasizes the importance of loyalty and the fight for justice in a fantastical setting.

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 7+

7+

Content guidance for parents

Category	Level	Indicator
Violence	3/5
Sexual Content	0/5
Language	0/5
Drugs / Alcohol	0/5
Frightening Elements	3/5

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Violence

The film contains scenes of conflict involving owls, including battles and some perilous situations. While the violence is not graphic, it may be intense for younger viewers.

Sexual Content

There are no instances of sexual content in the film.

Language

The film contains no inappropriate language.

Drugs / Alcohol

There are no depictions of drugs or alcohol in the film.

Frightening Elements

Some scenes may be frightening for younger children, including dark themes and the portrayal of evil characters.

Summary for parents:

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole is an animated adventure film that features themes of bravery and friendship. While it is suitable for family viewing, parents should be mindful of the moderate violence and frightening elements that may affect younger audiences.

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Box Office

Budget: $80,000,000

Revenue: $140,073,390

Profit $60,073,390

ROI +75.1% (1.8x)

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Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole is directed by Zack Snyder .

Cast of Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

Jim Sturgess

Soren (voice)

Ryan Kwanten

Kludd (voice)

Hugo Weaving

Noctus / Grimble (voice)

Helen Mirren

Nyra (voice)

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Crew & Production

Zack Snyder

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Keywords

#friendship 171 #villain 133 #heroism 8 #brother against brother 6 #owl 2 #clash of clans 1

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Village Roadshow Pictures

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

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• The film utilized a combination of traditional animation and CGI to create the realistic feather textures and movements of the owls, which posed significant challenges for the animators.

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• Abbie Cornish, who voiced the character of Soren, was involved in extensive vocal training to capture the nuances of her character's emotions and personality.

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• There is a moment in the film where a character accidentally drops a feather, which is not consistent with the previous portrayal of their feathered appearance.

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• The film's soundtrack was composed by David Hirschfelder, who incorporated orchestral elements to enhance the epic feel of the story, drawing comparisons to other fantasy epics like 'The Lord of the Rings'.

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