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Disney's Flora & Ulysses Parents Guide

3 Reasons to Stream Disney+'s New Movie Flora & Ulysses With the Kids ASAP

Watch out! This post contains spoilers.

Looking for a feel-good flick for your family's next movie night? Then you're in luck, because Flora & Ulysses will be available to stream on Disney+ beginning Feb. 19. Based on the Newbery Medal-winning book by the same name, the story follows Flora (played by Matilda Lawler), a witty, comic-book-obsessed 10-year-old who befriends an adorable — albeit troublesome! — squirrel named Ulysses.

Chock-full of hilarious hijinks and blessed with an incredibly charming cast — Alyson Hannigan and Ben Schwartz star as Flora's parents! — this sweet film will leave your children feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.

While this movie is rated PG, it may resonate more with older kiddos given some of its mature storylines. For example, at one point, Flora's friend William Spiver (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth), who has been rendered temporarily blind, claims he pushed his stepfather's car into a lake out of frustration. Additionally, there's some talk about euthanizing animals and a brief moment of violence when Flora's mom punches an animal control officer (Danny Pudi) in the face.

Perfect for animal-obsessed kids or children who just want a good laugh, Flora & Ulysses will likely be a new go-to title in your household. Scroll ahead to learn why families should stream this movie ASAP.

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Flora & Ulysses shows that love comes in many forms.

As you can gather from the title, Flora develops a bond with an energetic squirrel named Ulysses. She also befriends William, who opens up to her about some emotional difficulties and supports her in her quest to save Ulysses. Rather than focusing on a romantic element — Flora is only 10 years old, after all! — the movie illustrates the fact that love can be platonic.

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The movie informs kids that adults can have emotional rough patches, too.

When we first meet Flora, her parents are separated. Her dad, in particular, appears to be dealing with feelings of depression after his comic book deal doesn't work out. It might be a good time to discuss with kids that sometimes parents don't have everything figured out. While it's not a child's job to emotionally support their parent, Flora & Ulysses underscores the importance of developing empathy in children.

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Flora’s character stands up for what she believes in.

Flora clearly has a good sense of what's right and wrong, proving that sometimes, it's necessary for kids to go with their gut and stand up for what they believe in. When the animal control officer takes Ulysses to be euthanized, Flora does everything in her power to prevent it from happening.

It's wonderful that Flora stands by her convictions, but parents may wish to add that kids should also feel empowered to check in with trusted adults who may be able to help, too. It may be worthwhile to emphasise the importance of having kids share their concerns, thoughts, and feelings with these dependable individuals when they're facing adversity, rather than taking matters into their own hands.

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