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Boundin' (2003) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

On a high mountain plain lives a lamb with wool of such remarkable sheen that he breaks into high-steppin' dance. But there comes a day when he loses his lustrous coat and, along with it, his pride. It takes a wise jackalope - a horn-adorned rabbit - to teach the moping lamb that wooly or not, it's what's inside that'll help him rebound from life's troubles.

Rated G • 2003 • 5m

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Pixar's animated short "Boundin'" is rated G and is suitable for all audiences. The story centers on a dancing lamb who loses his confidence after being sheared and mocked for his appearance, but an encounter with a wise Jackalope helps him find a new sense of self-worth. The primary content for parents to be aware of are themes of embarrassment, body image, and being teased. There is no violence, language, or substance use, making… Sign up for the full guide

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Is Boundin' appropriate for kids?

Pixar's animated short "Boundin'" is rated G and is suitable for all audiences. The story centers on a dancing lamb who loses his confidence after being sheared and mocked for his appearance, but an encounter with a wise Jackalope helps him find a new sense of self-worth. The… Read more — free account

Content severity in Boundin'

Sex Mild 1/10
Violence None 0/10
Language None 0/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in Boundin', moment by moment

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Sex and nudity in Boundin'

A lamb is sheared of its wool and is shown with its pink skin exposed. This is presented as cartoon, non-sexual 'nudity' which is the source of the character's embarrassment.

Violence and gore in Boundin'

None. The shearing process is portrayed quickly and without any sense of pain or malice; it is a routine event, not a violent act.

Language in Boundin'

None. The short film is narrated in song and contains no profanity or offensive language.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Boundin'

None. There is no depiction of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.

Mature themes in Boundin'

The central themes involve dealing with embarrassment and mockery, and learning resilience. A lamb's pride is hurt when other animals laugh at him, and he must learn from a Jackalope that his self-worth isn't tied to his appearance.

Scary moments in Boundin'

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Boundin' 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 Boundin' appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Boundin' is best for ages 4+. It's rated G. Pixar's animated short "Boundin'" is rated G and is suitable for all audiences. The story centers on a dancing lamb who loses his confidence after being sheared and mocked for his appearance, but an encounter with a…

What age rating does Boundin' have?

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

What is Boundin' about?

Pixar's animated short "Boundin'" is rated G and is suitable for all audiences. The story centers on a dancing lamb who loses his confidence after being sheared and mocked for his appearance, but an encounter with a wise Jackalope helps him find a new sense of self-worth. The primary content for parents to be aware of…

Is there sex or nudity in Boundin'?

A lamb is sheared of its wool and is shown with its pink skin exposed. This is presented as cartoon, non-sexual 'nudity' which is the source of the character's embarrassment.

How violent is Boundin'?

None. The shearing process is portrayed quickly and without any sense of pain or malice; it is a routine event, not a violent act.

Is the language in Boundin' appropriate for kids?

None. The short film is narrated in song and contains no profanity or offensive language.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Boundin'?

None. There is no depiction of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.

What mature themes appear in Boundin'?

The central themes involve dealing with embarrassment and mockery, and learning resilience. A lamb's pride is hurt when other animals laugh at him, and he must learn from a Jackalope that his self-worth isn't tied to his appearance.

How long is Boundin'?

Boundin' runs 5 minutes, directed by Bud Luckey, released in 2003.

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