Babe (1995) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Babe
Director: Chris Noonan
Released: 1995
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 6.3

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Babe is a little pig who doesn't quite know his place in the world. With a bunch of odd friends, like Ferdinand the duck who thinks he is a rooster and Fly the dog he calls mum, Babe realises that he has the makings to become the greatest sheep pig of all time, and Farmer Hoggett knows it. With the help of the sheep dogs, Babe learns that a pig can be anything that he wants to be.

Rated G • 1995 • 1h 31m

Directed by Chris Noonan

6.3

2K+

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A pig who believes he can be a sheepdog competes in a sheepdog trial. Received a Best Picture nomination. One of the most charming and unexpectedly moving family films ever made.

Cast

Christine Cavanaugh

Miriam Margolyes

Danny Mann

Hugo Weaving

Miriam Flynn

James Cromwell

Magda Szubanski

Russi Taylor

Roscoe Lee Browne

Evelyn Krape

Michael Edward-Stevens

Charles Bartlett

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Is Babe appropriate for kids?

A pig who believes he can be a sheepdog competes in a sheepdog trial. Received a Best Picture nomination. One of the most charming and unexpectedly moving family films ever made. Read more — free account

Content severity in Babe

Sex None 0/10

Violence Moderate 3/10

Language None 0/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in Babe, moment by moment

0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
0:48 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10

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Sex and nudity in Babe

None.

Violence and gore in Babe

A sheep killed by wild dogs — not shown graphically but clearly communicated. A cat's matter-of-fact statement about pigs' fate at Christmas may upset younger children.

Language in Babe

None. Consistent with G.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Babe

None.

Mature themes in Babe

Identity and finding one's purpose outside prescribed roles. The final 'That'll do, pig' is one of cinema's most unexpectedly emotional moments.

Scary moments in Babe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Babe appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Babe is best for ages 4+. It's rated G. A pig who believes he can be a sheepdog competes in a sheepdog trial. Received a Best Picture nomination. One of the most charming and unexpectedly moving family films ever made.

What age rating does Babe have?

Babe is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 4+.

What is Babe about?

A pig who believes he can be a sheepdog competes in a sheepdog trial. Received a Best Picture nomination. One of the most charming and unexpectedly moving family films ever made.

Is there sex or nudity in Babe?

None.

How violent is Babe?

A sheep killed by wild dogs — not shown graphically but clearly communicated. A cat's matter-of-fact statement about pigs' fate at Christmas may upset younger children.

Is the language in Babe appropriate for kids?

None. Consistent with G.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Babe?

None.

What mature themes appear in Babe?

Identity and finding one's purpose outside prescribed roles. The final 'That'll do, pig' is one of cinema's most unexpectedly emotional moments.

How long is Babe?

Babe runs 91 minutes, directed by Chris Noonan, released in 1995.

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