Descendants (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A present-day idyllic kingdom where the benevolent teenage son of King Adam and Queen Belle offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of Disney's classic villains: Cruella De Vil (Carlos), Maleficent (Mal), the Evil Queen (Evie) and Jafar (Jay).
Rated G • 2015 • 1h 52m
Descendants follows the teenage children of iconic Disney villains who are invited to attend a prestigious boarding school in the kingdom of Auradon. While the story centers on themes of self-discovery and breaking away from parental expectations, viewers should be aware of mild fantasy peril and moments of magical conflict. Mal and her peers grapple with the pressure to carry out their parents' wicked plots, leading to some tense… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Descendants appropriate for kids?
Descendants follows the teenage children of iconic Disney villains who are invited to attend a prestigious boarding school in the kingdom of Auradon. While the story centers on themes of self-discovery and breaking away from parental expectations, viewers should be aware of mild… Read more — free account
Content severity in Descendants
What happens in Descendants, moment by moment
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:45 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in Descendants
The film contains no sexual content, though there are mild moments of teenage vanity and romantic flirting between characters.
Violence and gore in Descendants
Violence is minimal and entirely fantastical, involving stylized magical confrontations, minor slapstick comedy during musical numbers, and a brief dragon transformation sequence.
Language in Descendants
There is no profanity or offensive language in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Descendants
The film depicts the use of a magical love potion delivered via a cookie, which functions as a plot device rather than a realistic depiction of substance use.
Mature themes in Descendants
The narrative explores themes of prejudice against those from the Isle of the Lost, the pressure to conform to parental legacies, and the choice between good and evil.
Scary moments in Descendants
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Descendants 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 Descendants appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Descendants is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. Descendants follows the teenage children of iconic Disney villains who are invited to attend a prestigious boarding school in the kingdom of Auradon. While the story centers on themes of self-discovery and breaking away…
What age rating does Descendants have?
Descendants is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is Descendants about?
Descendants follows the teenage children of iconic Disney villains who are invited to attend a prestigious boarding school in the kingdom of Auradon. While the story centers on themes of self-discovery and breaking away from parental expectations, viewers should be aware of mild fantasy peril and moments of magical…
Is there sex or nudity in Descendants?
The film contains no sexual content, though there are mild moments of teenage vanity and romantic flirting between characters.
How violent is Descendants?
Violence is minimal and entirely fantastical, involving stylized magical confrontations, minor slapstick comedy during musical numbers, and a brief dragon transformation sequence.
Is the language in Descendants appropriate for kids?
There is no profanity or offensive language in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Descendants?
The film depicts the use of a magical love potion delivered via a cookie, which functions as a plot device rather than a realistic depiction of substance use.
What mature themes appear in Descendants?
The narrative explores themes of prejudice against those from the Isle of the Lost, the pressure to conform to parental legacies, and the choice between good and evil.
How long is Descendants?
Descendants runs 112 minutes, directed by Kenny Ortega, released in 2015.
Where can I read the full Descendants parent guide?
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