Is Annelie in the Depths of the Night appropriate for children?

# Annelie in the Depths of the Night This animated fantasy follows a young girl navigating abandonment by her father while discovering a magical dream world. With no violence, language, or scary content, it's appropriate for most children, though the theme of parental abandonment may resonate emotionally with sensitive viewers. The dreamy animation and fantasy elements should appeal to children ages 6+.

What age is Annelie in the Depths of the Night suitable for?

Our verdict for Annelie in the Depths of the Night is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Annelie in the Depths of the Night safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2004

Rating

Genre

Fantasy, Family, Animation, Drama

Synopsis

A young girl called Annetje Lie is staying with her grandmother for an undisclosed period after her father unceremoniously dropped her off and left. At night, Annetje disappears into a dream world in which her friend the Moon transports her back to her elderly home. There she gets into all sorts of nightmarish adventures with the King of Mice and the mysterious Heintje Vaar. Meanwhile, her grandmother is beginning to suspect Annetje might be seriously ill.

Cast

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Lotte Bronsveld

Annetje Lie

Truus Dekker

Oma

Paul Haenen

Heintje Vaar

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Franz Kubin

Jurkenvrouw

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

This appears to be a slower-paced European fantasy film with a contemplative, dreamlike quality, though without specific knowledge of its visual style and editing choices, this is an educated estimate based on its dramatic genre and 2004 release date.

Limited data — estimate based on genre and network.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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Parents also checked

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Generally safe

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Not recommended

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Not recommended

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Generally safe

Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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