Hogfather

2007 TV-PG 1 season

Hogfather

2007 TV-PG 1 season
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The mythical universe of Discworld and its beloved gift-giving holiday, Hogwatch, face a villainous menace in this fantasy. The Santa-like Hogfather is missing, and a brave trio must try to thwart a plan concocted the devious by Mr. Teatime.
Cast
David Jason, Marc Warren, Michelle Dockery, David Warner, Nigel Planer, Stephen Marcus, Craig Conway, Rhodri Meilir, Sinead Matthews, Ian Richardson, Nicholas Tennant, Joss Ackland, Timothy Bateson, Dominic Borrelli, John Boswall, Ed Coleman, John Franklyn-Robbins, Roger Frost, Geoffrey Hutchings, Maggie McCarthy, Tim Plester, Robert Portal, Terry Pratchett, Marnix Van Den Broeke, Arthur White
Director
Vadim Jean
SEASON  1
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Summary of Season 1 (2007) - 1 disc

The mythical universe of Discworld and its beloved gift-giving holiday of Hogwatch face a villainous menace in this fantasy based on Terry Pratchett's novel. The Santa-like Hogfather is missing, but that's just one part of a much greater threat. It's up to Death (voice of Ian Richardson), his aide Albert (David Jason) and granddaughter Susan (Michelle Dockery) to put a stop to the plan concocted by the devious Mr. Teatime (Marc Warren).
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen 1.85:1
CC
No
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Rating
TV-PG - This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
age 10+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 10+
age 10+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that scary images abound in this two-part TV adaptation of Terry Pratchett's book, including the character Death and the floating image of a hog god. There are stabbings and kidnappings, monsters, and wizards who inhabit a distant land in a distant universe. Fans of the book are ideal viewers and will know what to expect.

Sexual Content

Not applicable

Violence

A decent amount of spooky violence. Mr. Teatime in particular enjoys tormenting people and kills a number of people with his knife. Susan finds monsters under the bed and hurts them. The assassins guild speaks a lot about "inhuming" people, and it is their goal to kill individuals. Plus run-ins with the grim reaper, aka. Death.

Language

"Damn," and "hell."

Social Behavior

Stresses the importance of belief and fantasy for children, but not very convincingly.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

There is a God of Hangovers in this movie, who is a nice enough bloke, though he asks for liquor and acts drunkenly. Cigarette rolling and smoking. Lager drinking.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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