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Barbie Presents: Thumbelina (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Meet a tiny girl named Thumbelina who lives in harmony with nature in the magical world of the Twillerbees that's hidden among the wildflowers. At the whim of a spoiled young girl named Makena, Thumbelina and her two friends have their patch of wildflowers uprooted and are transported to a lavish apartment in the city.

Rated G • 2009 • 1h 15m

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Barbie Presents: Thumbelina is a gentle, G-rated animated film centered on Thumbelina, a tiny fairy who discovers her home is threatened by human construction. The narrative explores themes of environmental stewardship, the value of friendship, and the idea that even the smallest individuals can create meaningful change. Parents should be aware of minor cartoon peril as the fairies attempt to navigate a human home and outsmart a… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Kelly Sheridan
Kelly Sheridan
Anna Cummer
Anna Cummer
Kelly Metzger
Kelly Metzger
Tabitha St. Germain
Tabitha St. Germain
Cathy Weseluck
Cathy Weseluck
Kathleen Barr
Kathleen Barr
Peter New
Peter New
Brian Drummond
Brian Drummond
Louis Chirillo
Louis Chirillo
Garry Chalk
Garry Chalk
Mackenzie Gray
Mackenzie Gray
France Perras
France Perras
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Is Barbie Presents: Thumbelina appropriate for kids?

Barbie Presents: Thumbelina is a gentle, G-rated animated film centered on Thumbelina, a tiny fairy who discovers her home is threatened by human construction. The narrative explores themes of environmental stewardship, the value of friendship, and the idea that even the… Read more — free account

Content severity in Barbie Presents: Thumbelina

Sex None 0/10
Violence Mild 2/10
Language None 0/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Mild 2/10

What happens in Barbie Presents: Thumbelina, moment by moment

  1. 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
  2. 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
  3. 0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
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Sex and nudity in Barbie Presents: Thumbelina

None. There is no sexual content, innuendo, or suggestive behavior in the film.

Violence and gore in Barbie Presents: Thumbelina

Light cartoon peril. The conflict involves fairies trying to evade a pet dog and construction workers; this is consistently played for light, slapstick effect with no lasting consequences.

Language in Barbie Presents: Thumbelina

None. The dialogue is simple and entirely G-rated.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Barbie Presents: Thumbelina

None. There is no usage of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products.

Mature themes in Barbie Presents: Thumbelina

The film deals with mild themes regarding environmental protection, the destruction of a natural habitat, and overcoming the feeling of being insignificant. These concepts are presented in a straightforward, kid-friendly manner.

Scary moments in Barbie Presents: Thumbelina

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Barbie Presents: Thumbelina 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 Barbie Presents: Thumbelina appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Barbie Presents: Thumbelina is best for ages 3+. It's rated G. Barbie Presents: Thumbelina is a gentle, G-rated animated film centered on Thumbelina, a tiny fairy who discovers her home is threatened by human construction. The narrative explores themes of environmental stewardship…

What age rating does Barbie Presents: Thumbelina have?

Barbie Presents: Thumbelina is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 3+.

What is Barbie Presents: Thumbelina about?

Barbie Presents: Thumbelina is a gentle, G-rated animated film centered on Thumbelina, a tiny fairy who discovers her home is threatened by human construction. The narrative explores themes of environmental stewardship, the value of friendship, and the idea that even the smallest individuals can create meaningful…

Is there sex or nudity in Barbie Presents: Thumbelina?

None. There is no sexual content, innuendo, or suggestive behavior in the film.

How violent is Barbie Presents: Thumbelina?

Light cartoon peril. The conflict involves fairies trying to evade a pet dog and construction workers; this is consistently played for light, slapstick effect with no lasting consequences.

Is the language in Barbie Presents: Thumbelina appropriate for kids?

None. The dialogue is simple and entirely G-rated.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Barbie Presents: Thumbelina?

None. There is no usage of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products.

What mature themes appear in Barbie Presents: Thumbelina?

The film deals with mild themes regarding environmental protection, the destruction of a natural habitat, and overcoming the feeling of being insignificant. These concepts are presented in a straightforward, kid-friendly manner.

How long is Barbie Presents: Thumbelina?

Barbie Presents: Thumbelina runs 75 minutes, directed by Conrad Helten, released in 2009.

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