Day & Night (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When Day, a sunny fellow, encounters Night, a stranger of distinctly darker moods, sparks fly! Day and Night are frightened and suspicious of each other at first, and quickly get off on the wrong foot. But as they discover each other's unique qualities--and come to realize that each of them offers a different window onto the same world-the friendship helps both to gain a new perspective.
Rated G • 2010 • 6m
The G-rated short film 'Day & Night' is appropriate for all ages, with its primary content concerns being very mild, cartoonish violence. The story follows two characters, Day and Night, who are initially fearful of each other and engage in brief, slapstick conflict. The film contains no language or substance use, and its core message is a gentle and positive one about overcoming prejudice and celebrating differences. Its abstract… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Day & Night appropriate for kids?
The G-rated short film 'Day & Night' is appropriate for all ages, with its primary content concerns being very mild, cartoonish violence. The story follows two characters, Day and Night, who are initially fearful of each other and engage in brief, slapstick conflict. The film… Read more — free account
Content severity in Day & Night
What happens in Day & Night, moment by moment
- 0:01 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:02 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:03 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in Day & Night
A single moment of very mild cartoon innuendo occurs. The character Day peers into Night's form and sees women in modest swimsuits at a pool party, to which he howls like a cartoon wolf. The moment is brief, not sexualized, and typical of classic animation tropes.
Violence and gore in Day & Night
Violence is brief, mild, and entirely cartoonish. The two main characters initially dislike each other and engage in a short slapstick fight, involving pokes and shoves. Following this, they are shown with comical, non-graphic injuries like a black eye and a missing tooth before they reconcile.
Language in Day & Night
None. The short film is dialogue-free.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Day & Night
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, smoking, or drug use.
Mature themes in Day & Night
The film's central theme is about overcoming prejudice and learning to appreciate differences. The initial fear and hostility between Day and Night give way to curiosity and ultimately friendship as they discover the unique wonders contained within each other's worlds.
Scary moments in Day & Night
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Day & Night 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 Day & Night appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Day & Night is best for ages 4+. It's rated G. The G-rated short film 'Day & Night' is appropriate for all ages, with its primary content concerns being very mild, cartoonish violence. The story follows two characters, Day and Night, who are initially fearful of…
What age rating does Day & Night have?
Day & Night is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 4+.
What is Day & Night about?
The G-rated short film 'Day & Night' is appropriate for all ages, with its primary content concerns being very mild, cartoonish violence. The story follows two characters, Day and Night, who are initially fearful of each other and engage in brief, slapstick conflict. The film contains no language or substance use, and…
Is there sex or nudity in Day & Night?
A single moment of very mild cartoon innuendo occurs. The character Day peers into Night's form and sees women in modest swimsuits at a pool party, to which he howls like a cartoon wolf. The moment is brief, not sexualized, and typical of classic animation…
How violent is Day & Night?
Violence is brief, mild, and entirely cartoonish. The two main characters initially dislike each other and engage in a short slapstick fight, involving pokes and shoves. Following this, they are shown with comical, non-graphic injuries like a black eye and a…
Is the language in Day & Night appropriate for kids?
None. The short film is dialogue-free.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Day & Night?
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, smoking, or drug use.
What mature themes appear in Day & Night?
The film's central theme is about overcoming prejudice and learning to appreciate differences. The initial fear and hostility between Day and Night give way to curiosity and ultimately friendship as they discover the unique wonders contained within each…
How long is Day & Night?
Day & Night runs 6 minutes, directed by Teddy Newton, released in 2010.
Where can I read the full Day & Night parent guide?
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