Slumberland (2022)

November 18, 2022 7:24 AM

A young girl (Marlow Barkley) discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw (Jason Momoa), she traverses dreams and flees nightmares, with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again.

Also starring Kyle Chandler, Chris O'Dowd, Weruche Opia, India de Beaufort, Humberly Gonzalez.

Directed by Franics Lawrence. Written by Michael Handelman, David Guion.

40% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.

Currently streaming in the US as a Netflix original. JustWatch listing.

posted by DirtyOldTown (6 comments total)

Oh man Momoa and O'Dowd? I might have to try and watch a non-horror film! (gasp)
posted by miss-lapin at 5:17 PM on November 18, 2022 [1 favorite]

Watched this last night! Cute and heartwarming, although it's a bit... juvenile. Like reading YA. I guess that makes it a good family movie for the holidays.
posted by gakiko at 4:21 AM on November 19, 2022

I have a question for some parental friends - what is the tension/suspense level on this, and what age level would this be appropriate for? I know that's all very subjective, but I'm trying to get a general idea.
posted by queensissy at 3:31 PM on November 19, 2022

I didn't know Jason Momoa has a pet pig. And they watched the movie together!
posted by miss-lapin at 11:49 PM on November 19, 2022

queensissy: The main topic is the death of a parent, plus there's a monster from a nightmare. Depends on your particular child(ren), but I wouldn't go below 12yo. Common Sense Media reviewers agree.
posted by gakiko at 12:47 AM on November 20, 2022 [1 favorite]

Thank you kindly, gakiko!
posted by queensissy at 6:53 PM on November 21, 2022 [1 favorite]