Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Based on the bestselling book series, this outrageous comedy tells the story of George and Harold, two overly imaginative pranksters who hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s an enthusiastic, yet dimwitted, superhero named Captain Underpants.
Rated PG • 2017 • 1h 29m
Based on the popular children's book series, "Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie" earns its PG rating primarily for pervasive potty humor and mild rude jokes. The film follows best friends George and Harold who hypnotize their mean principal into becoming the titular superhero, who fights crime wearing only his underwear and a cape. Parents should be aware of constant slapstick, cartoonish violence—including giant monstrous… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie appropriate for kids?
Based on the popular children's book series, "Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie" earns its PG rating primarily for pervasive potty humor and mild rude jokes. The film follows best friends George and Harold who hypnotize their mean principal into becoming the titular… Read more — free account
Content severity in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
What happens in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, moment by moment
- 0:07 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:13 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:19 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
This category is mild. The main hero, Captain Underpants, is a heavyset adult man who is consistently shown wearing only tight white underwear and a cape; this is played for comedy, not for sexual titillation. There is some very mild flirting between two adult characters. A joke is made about the planet Uranus sounding like "your anus."
Violence and gore in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
All violence is highly cartoonish, slapstick, and comedic, with no blood or lasting injuries shown. Most scenes involve property destruction and comic peril. Characters are hit by cars, zapped with ray guns, and engage in over-the-top fights. The film's climax features a battle against a giant, monstrous talking toilet that stomps on and swallows a character.
Language in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Language is very light and contains no true profanity. The dialogue is full of potty humor (references to farts, toilets, poop) and mild name-calling like "stupid" or insults related to the villain's name, Professor Poopypants.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.
Mature themes in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
The central theme is the power of friendship and creativity in the face of joyless authority. Mr. Krupp is a cruel principal who mistreats students, and the villain's main goal is to eliminate laughter. Some scenes may be mildly frightening for very young viewers, such as when children are turned into humorless, zombie-like figures or when a character is threatened with being put in a cage.
Scary moments in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie 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 Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. Based on the popular children's book series, "Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie" earns its PG rating primarily for pervasive potty humor and mild rude jokes. The film follows best friends George and Harold who…
What age rating does Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie have?
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie about?
Based on the popular children's book series, "Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie" earns its PG rating primarily for pervasive potty humor and mild rude jokes. The film follows best friends George and Harold who hypnotize their mean principal into becoming the titular superhero, who fights crime wearing only his…
Is there sex or nudity in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie?
This category is mild. The main hero, Captain Underpants, is a heavyset adult man who is consistently shown wearing only tight white underwear and a cape; this is played for comedy, not for sexual titillation. There is some very mild flirting between two…
How violent is Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie?
All violence is highly cartoonish, slapstick, and comedic, with no blood or lasting injuries shown. Most scenes involve property destruction and comic peril. Characters are hit by cars, zapped with ray guns, and engage in over-the-top fights. The film's…
Is the language in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie appropriate for kids?
Language is very light and contains no true profanity. The dialogue is full of potty humor (references to farts, toilets, poop) and mild name-calling like "stupid" or insults related to the villain's name, Professor Poopypants.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie?
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.
What mature themes appear in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie?
The central theme is the power of friendship and creativity in the face of joyless authority. Mr. Krupp is a cruel principal who mistreats students, and the villain's main goal is to eliminate laughter. Some scenes may be mildly frightening for very young…
How long is Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie?
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie runs 89 minutes, directed by David Soren, released in 2017.
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