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Andre (1994) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The true story of how a marine seal named Andre befriended a little girl and her family, circa 1962.

Rated PG • 1994 • 1h 34m

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Based on a true story, a Maine girl adopts an orphaned seal who becomes part of the family, despite a fisherman who sees the seal as a nuisance.

Cast

Keith Carradine
Keith Carradine
Tina Majorino
Tina Majorino
Keith Szarabajka
Keith Szarabajka
Chelsea Field
Chelsea Field
Joshua Jackson
Joshua Jackson
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Aidan Pendleton
Jay Brazeau
Jay Brazeau
Shane Meier
Shane Meier
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Shirley Broderick
Andrea Libman
Andrea Libman
Bill Dow
Bill Dow
Joy Coghill
Joy Coghill
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Is Andre appropriate for kids?

Based on a true story, a Maine girl adopts an orphaned seal who becomes part of the family, despite a fisherman who sees the seal as a nuisance. Read more — free account

Content severity in Andre

Sex None 0/10
Violence Moderate 3/10
Language None 0/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in Andre, moment by moment

  1. 0:44 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
  2. 1:12 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
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Sex and nudity in Andre

None.

Violence and gore in Andre

Mild. Some peril for the seal; bloodless.

Language in Andre

None of note.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Andre

None of note.

Mature themes in Andre

Friendship, family, and standing up for an animal you love. A gentle, heartwarming true-story family film.

Scary moments in Andre

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Andre yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andre appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Andre is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. Based on a true story, a Maine girl adopts an orphaned seal who becomes part of the family, despite a fisherman who sees the seal as a nuisance.

What age rating does Andre have?

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

What is Andre about?

Based on a true story, a Maine girl adopts an orphaned seal who becomes part of the family, despite a fisherman who sees the seal as a nuisance.

Is there sex or nudity in Andre?

None.

How violent is Andre?

Mild. Some peril for the seal; bloodless.

Is the language in Andre appropriate for kids?

None of note.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Andre?

None of note.

What mature themes appear in Andre?

Friendship, family, and standing up for an animal you love. A gentle, heartwarming true-story family film.

How long is Andre?

Andre runs 94 minutes, directed by George T. Miller, released in 1994.

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