Barney's Great Adventure (1998) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Mom and dad dump son Cody, daughter Abby, her best friend Marcella and a baby on the farm with Grandpa and Grandma. Purple dinosaur Barney soon appears to entertain the kids, and when a large colorful egg deposited on a farm by a shooting star is accidentally carted off, Barney and the kids start their chase for it.
Rated G • 1998 • 1h 16m
Barney the dinosaur and three children travel across the countryside to track down a mysterious magical egg. This gentle adventure is rated G and suitable for viewers aged 4 and up, but it is primarily intended for a preschool audience. The content is entirely benign with no violence, language, or mature themes beyond basic lessons on imagination and teamwork.
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Is Barney's Great Adventure appropriate for kids?
Barney the dinosaur and three children travel across the countryside to track down a mysterious magical egg. This gentle adventure is rated G and suitable for viewers aged 4 and up, but it is primarily intended for a preschool audience. The content is entirely benign with no… Read more — free account
Content severity in Barney's Great Adventure
What happens in Barney's Great Adventure, moment by moment
- 0:36 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:59 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Barney's Great Adventure
None.
Violence and gore in Barney's Great Adventure
None of note. Whimsical and gentle throughout.
Language in Barney's Great Adventure
None of note.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Barney's Great Adventure
None of note.
Mature themes in Barney's Great Adventure
Imagination, family, and wonder. A preschool-targeted film; entirely benign content.
Scary moments in Barney's Great Adventure
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Barney's Great Adventure 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barney's Great Adventure appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Barney's Great Adventure is best for ages 4+. It's rated G. Barney the dinosaur and three children travel across the countryside to track down a mysterious magical egg. This gentle adventure is rated G and suitable for viewers aged 4 and up, but it is primarily intended for a…
What age rating does Barney's Great Adventure have?
Barney's Great Adventure is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 4+.
What is Barney's Great Adventure about?
Barney the dinosaur and three children travel across the countryside to track down a mysterious magical egg. This gentle adventure is rated G and suitable for viewers aged 4 and up, but it is primarily intended for a preschool audience. The content is entirely benign with no violence, language, or mature themes beyond…
Is there sex or nudity in Barney's Great Adventure?
None.
How violent is Barney's Great Adventure?
None of note. Whimsical and gentle throughout.
Is the language in Barney's Great Adventure appropriate for kids?
None of note.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Barney's Great Adventure?
None of note.
What mature themes appear in Barney's Great Adventure?
Imagination, family, and wonder. A preschool-targeted film; entirely benign content.
How long is Barney's Great Adventure?
Barney's Great Adventure runs 76 minutes, directed by Steve Gomer, released in 1998.
Where can I read the full Barney's Great Adventure parent guide?
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