BURN·E (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
What lengths will a robot undergo to do his job? BURN·E is a dedicated hard working robot who finds himself locked out of his ship. BURN·E quickly learns that completing a simple task can often be a very difficult endeavor.
Rated G • 2008 • 8m
This G-rated Pixar short tells a simple story of slapstick frustration, following the robot BURN·E as he tries to complete a simple repair on the spaceship Axiom. The film's rating is due to its complete lack of concerning content; there is no sex, nudity, language, or substance use. The only notable content is frequent, mild cartoon peril and slapstick violence, where the robot protagonist is flung around, locked out, and repeatedly… Sign up for the full guide
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Is BURN·E appropriate for kids?
This G-rated Pixar short tells a simple story of slapstick frustration, following the robot BURN·E as he tries to complete a simple repair on the spaceship Axiom. The film's rating is due to its complete lack of concerning content; there is no sex, nudity, language, or substance… Read more — free account
Content severity in BURN·E
What happens in BURN·E, moment by moment
- 0:01 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:02 🔥 Mature Themes 1/10
- 0:03 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
Sex and nudity in BURN·E
None. There is no sexual content, dialogue, or nudity.
Violence and gore in BURN·E
Violence is limited to frequent but very mild cartoon slapstick. A small meteor hits a spaceship, breaking a light. The protagonist robot, BURN·E, is repeatedly put in comical peril: he is locked out of his ship, flung around when the ship tilts, pinned to the hull during a hyperjump, and nearly sucked into a garbage airlock. All destruction is property-related and played for comedy, with no characters ever being injured.
Language in BURN·E
None. The short film is entirely free of dialogue and profanity. Characters communicate through robotic beeps and whirs.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in BURN·E
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.
Mature themes in BURN·E
Thematic content is very light, focusing primarily on the comedic frustration of being unable to complete a task. BURN·E's perseverance in the face of repeated, comical failure is the central theme. The film ends on a note of comic despair as his hard work is instantly undone, which is immediately softened by a moment of robotic camaraderie.
Scary moments in BURN·E
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for BURN·E 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 BURN·E appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests BURN·E is best for ages 3+. It's rated G. This G-rated Pixar short tells a simple story of slapstick frustration, following the robot BURN·E as he tries to complete a simple repair on the spaceship Axiom. The film's rating is due to its complete lack of…
What age rating does BURN·E have?
BURN·E is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 3+.
What is BURN·E about?
This G-rated Pixar short tells a simple story of slapstick frustration, following the robot BURN·E as he tries to complete a simple repair on the spaceship Axiom. The film's rating is due to its complete lack of concerning content; there is no sex, nudity, language, or substance use. The only notable content is…
Is there sex or nudity in BURN·E?
None. There is no sexual content, dialogue, or nudity.
How violent is BURN·E?
Violence is limited to frequent but very mild cartoon slapstick. A small meteor hits a spaceship, breaking a light. The protagonist robot, BURN·E, is repeatedly put in comical peril: he is locked out of his ship, flung around when the ship tilts, pinned to…
Is the language in BURN·E appropriate for kids?
None. The short film is entirely free of dialogue and profanity. Characters communicate through robotic beeps and whirs.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in BURN·E?
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.
What mature themes appear in BURN·E?
Thematic content is very light, focusing primarily on the comedic frustration of being unable to complete a task. BURN·E's perseverance in the face of repeated, comical failure is the central theme. The film ends on a note of comic despair as his hard work is…
How long is BURN·E?
BURN·E runs 8 minutes, directed by Angus MacLane, released in 2008.
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