A Matter of Loaf and Death (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Wallace and Gromit open a bakery, accidentally getting tied up with a murder mystery in the process. But when Wallace falls in love, Gromit is left to solve the case by himself.
Rated G • 2008 • 30m
A Matter of Loaf and Death is a short Wallace & Gromit claymation caper that mixes slapstick, mild innuendo and a light murder-mystery plot. The G rating reflects the film's cartoonish, non-graphic treatment of danger — there are hinted/off-screen murders, a tense bomb gag and a villainous love interest (Piella) who threatens Wallace. Parents should note brief sexual innuendo (suggestive dough-molding and a short moment of Wallace's… Sign up for the full guide
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Is A Matter of Loaf and Death appropriate for kids?
A Matter of Loaf and Death is a short Wallace & Gromit claymation caper that mixes slapstick, mild innuendo and a light murder-mystery plot. The G rating reflects the film's cartoonish, non-graphic treatment of danger — there are hinted/off-screen murders, a tense bomb gag and a… Read more — free account
Content severity in A Matter of Loaf and Death
What happens in A Matter of Loaf and Death, moment by moment
- 0:02 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:03 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:06 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
Sex and nudity in A Matter of Loaf and Death
Mild, mostly joking/innocent. Piella flirts with Wallace and there's a brief montage of her shaping dough in a suggestive way; she offers Wallace a dish with a double-entendre name. Later there's a very brief, non-sexual sight gag showing Wallace's bare buttocks for a few seconds after a dough/bomb gag; no nudity intended for sexual purposes.
Violence and gore in A Matter of Loaf and Death
Mild, cartoonish and mostly non-graphic. The plot revolves around an off-screen serial killer who has targeted bakers (several murders are reported or implied, and one is shown as a slapstick bludgeoning in early montage). There are several tense peril moments — Gromit is muzzled and chained, characters are threatened with a grinder and a bomb-in-a-cake gag leads to an explosion that wrecks part of a room. The finale includes the antagonist being carried into a zoo and attacked by crocodiles; depicted in a comic…
Read more — free accountLanguage in A Matter of Loaf and Death
None — there is no profanity or swear words in the film. Characters shout and exclaim in panic or anger, but no coarse language is used.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in A Matter of Loaf and Death
None — there is no smoking, drinking, or drug use depicted or referenced.
Mature themes in A Matter of Loaf and Death
Strongest thematic element is a light 'serial killer' mystery (the antagonist has a pattern of killing bakers) presented in a darkly comic style. Other themes include jealousy and emotional manipulation (Piella tricks Wallace and frames Gromit), animal mistreatment (Piella is unkind to her dog Fluffles) and rescue/loyalty (Gromit and Fluffles team up to save Wallace). These are handled without graphic detail but may be emotionally tense for some children.
Scary moments in A Matter of Loaf and Death
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Matter of Loaf and Death appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests A Matter of Loaf and Death is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. A Matter of Loaf and Death is a short Wallace & Gromit claymation caper that mixes slapstick, mild innuendo and a light murder-mystery plot. The G rating reflects the film's cartoonish, non-graphic treatment of danger …
What age rating does A Matter of Loaf and Death have?
A Matter of Loaf and Death is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is A Matter of Loaf and Death about?
A Matter of Loaf and Death is a short Wallace & Gromit claymation caper that mixes slapstick, mild innuendo and a light murder-mystery plot. The G rating reflects the film's cartoonish, non-graphic treatment of danger — there are hinted/off-screen murders, a tense bomb gag and a villainous love interest (Piella) who…
Is there sex or nudity in A Matter of Loaf and Death?
Mild, mostly joking/innocent. Piella flirts with Wallace and there's a brief montage of her shaping dough in a suggestive way; she offers Wallace a dish with a double-entendre name. Later there's a very brief, non-sexual sight gag showing Wallace's bare…
How violent is A Matter of Loaf and Death?
Mild, cartoonish and mostly non-graphic. The plot revolves around an off-screen serial killer who has targeted bakers (several murders are reported or implied, and one is shown as a slapstick bludgeoning in early montage). There are several tense peril…
Is the language in A Matter of Loaf and Death appropriate for kids?
None — there is no profanity or swear words in the film. Characters shout and exclaim in panic or anger, but no coarse language is used.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in A Matter of Loaf and Death?
None — there is no smoking, drinking, or drug use depicted or referenced.
What mature themes appear in A Matter of Loaf and Death?
Strongest thematic element is a light 'serial killer' mystery (the antagonist has a pattern of killing bakers) presented in a darkly comic style. Other themes include jealousy and emotional manipulation (Piella tricks Wallace and frames Gromit), animal…
How long is A Matter of Loaf and Death?
A Matter of Loaf and Death runs 30 minutes, directed by Nick Park, released in 2008.
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