Is The Enchanted appropriate for children?

# The Enchanted - Parental Guide A man returns to claim a remote Florida ranch, where he encounters mysterious and supernatural elements. The film contains moderate horror and suspense that may frighten younger children, though it has no violence, language, or sexual content. Best suited for children 10 and older who enjoy fantasy-mystery stories.

What age is The Enchanted suitable for?

Our verdict for The Enchanted is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Enchanted safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1984

Rating

Genre

Mystery, Fantasy, Horror

Synopsis

Royce Hagan returns from the sea to claim and inhabit a 2000 acre ranch in one of the last wild places left in central Florida. Old family friend Booker T Robertson is welcoming but warns him not to get "too close" to a strange family living in the woods nearby. Royce falls in love with Twyla, the oldest daughter, and discovers the bizarre secret of the Hole in the Wall and the enchanted people who live there.

Cast

Julius Harris

Booker

Larry Miller

Royce

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Casey Blanton

Twyla

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Helen Blanton

Mama Perdry

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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