Brother Bear (2003) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When an impulsive boy named Kenai is magically transformed into a bear, he must literally walk in another's footsteps until he learns some valuable life lessons. His courageous and often zany journey introduces him to a forest full of wildlife, including the lovable bear cub Koda, hilarious moose Rutt and Tuke, woolly mammoths and rambunctious rams.
Rated G • 2003 • 1h 25m
A young man who kills a bear seeking revenge is transformed into a bear himself by the spirits — and must travel north with the cub whose mother he killed. Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Suarez. G rating is appropriate.
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Is Brother Bear appropriate for kids?
A young man who kills a bear seeking revenge is transformed into a bear himself by the spirits — and must travel north with the cub whose mother he killed. Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Suarez. G rating is appropriate. Read more — free account
Content severity in Brother Bear
What happens in Brother Bear, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in Brother Bear
None.
Violence and gore in Brother Bear
A bear killed. A man killed by a bear. Transformed humans in combat. Depicted with emotional weight rather than graphic content.
Language in Brother Bear
None of note.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Brother Bear
None.
Mature themes in Brother Bear
A film about perspective — Kenai must literally become what he hated to understand it. The cub Koda's revelation about whose mother Kenai killed is one of Disney's most emotionally devastating moments. Phil Collins again.
Scary moments in Brother Bear
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Brother Bear 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 Brother Bear appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Brother Bear is best for ages 7+. It's rated G. A young man who kills a bear seeking revenge is transformed into a bear himself by the spirits — and must travel north with the cub whose mother he killed. Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Suarez. G rating is appropriate.
What age rating does Brother Bear have?
Brother Bear is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Brother Bear about?
A young man who kills a bear seeking revenge is transformed into a bear himself by the spirits — and must travel north with the cub whose mother he killed. Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Suarez. G rating is appropriate.
Is there sex or nudity in Brother Bear?
None.
How violent is Brother Bear?
A bear killed. A man killed by a bear. Transformed humans in combat. Depicted with emotional weight rather than graphic content.
Is the language in Brother Bear appropriate for kids?
None of note.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Brother Bear?
None.
What mature themes appear in Brother Bear?
A film about perspective — Kenai must literally become what he hated to understand it. The cub Koda's revelation about whose mother Kenai killed is one of Disney's most emotionally devastating moments. Phil Collins again.
How long is Brother Bear?
Brother Bear runs 85 minutes, directed by Aaron Blaise & Robert Walker, released in 2003.
Where can I read the full Brother Bear parent guide?
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