Wildwood

What it’s about

Prue McKeel's infant brother is snatched by crows and taken beyond the woods that divide the human world from a realm of magical beings. With her classmate Curtis, she crosses into this forbidden forest on a desperate quest to bring him back. The path is full of strange creatures and hostile forces, and her choices begin to ripple far beyond her own family.

What hooks you

Peyton Elizabeth Lee voices Prue and Jacob Tremblay voices Curtis, with Carey Mulligan as Alexandra and Mahershala Ali as Brenden. The screenplay is by Chris Butler, based on the novel by Colin Meloy, and the director is Travis Knight. The production combines stop motion with 3D animation.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who like fairy-tale adventures with a darker streak, where a young hero must navigate a perilous magical forest. It will also appeal to those who enjoy handcrafted animation and stories about courage, family, and the weight of one's decisions.