Is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings suitable for kids?

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB20122h 11mThriller / Animation / Fantasy

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings

Name: Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings
Genre: Thriller, Animation, Fantasy
Released: 2012-10-05
Duration: 131 min

TMDB movie listing

Madoka Kaname, an ordinary middle-schooler, along with her best friend Sayaka Miki, are offered the chance to have any wish they want granted by the mysterious Kyubey, and become magical girls and fight witches. However, fellow magical girl Homura Akemi seems intent on stopping Madoka from becoming a magical girl at any cost. Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is a retelling of the first half of the TV anime series.

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Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 11m

At 2h 11m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Animation · Fantasy

TMDB files it under thriller, animation, and fantasy.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 160 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 11m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 160 votes.
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Is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings scary?: MyCinema has not rated Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, animation, and fantasy film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings in the US?: Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings?: Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
Is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings suitable for kids?: Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: Eternal

2012, 1h 49m

As the young girls have discovered the truth about the cruel fate of a magical girl, one magical girl after another is destroyed. Throughout it all, there is one magical girl who continues to fight alone - Homura Akemi. Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: Eternal is a retelling of the second half of the TV anime series.

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