A Stork's Journey (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests A Stork's Journey is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. A Stork's Journey is an animated adventure about Richard, a sparrow who believes he is a stork and attempts to migrate to Africa to prove his identity. The film is rated PG for mild peril, brief slapstick violence, and…

A Stork's Journey is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

A Stork's Journey is an animated adventure about Richard, a sparrow who believes he is a stork and attempts to migrate to Africa to prove his identity. The film is rated PG for mild peril, brief slapstick violence, and occasional coarse language. While the themes of abandonment and searching for belonging are present…

There is a very brief, mild visual mention of cartoon characters wearing tank tops, which is incidental and non-suggestive.

The film features stylized, slapstick-heavy violence. Scenes include physical tumbles, birds knocking into objects, and non-serious scuffles that result in no lasting injury. Most combat is presented in a cartoonish, exaggerated manner.

Language is very mild, primarily consisting of common exclamations. The phrase 'OMG' is used in the dialogue.

There is no on-screen consumption of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.

The story centers on themes of abandonment, finding one's identity, and the struggle to belong. These topics are portrayed with emotional weight but are resolved in a family-friendly way.

A Stork's Journey runs 85 minutes, directed by Toby Genkel, released in 2017.

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