Dinosaur (2000) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
An orphaned dinosaur raised by lemurs joins an arduous trek to a sancturary after a meteorite shower destroys his family home.
Rated PG • 2000 • 1h 22m
Dinosaur received its PG rating for intense sequences of dinosaur peril and violence. The film contains several scary scenes where predatory dinosaurs, particularly Carnotauruses, hunt and attack the main characters, resulting in some non-gory but clear on-screen deaths. Thematic elements are also prominent, beginning with a cataclysmic asteroid impact that destroys Aladar's home and forces a desperate migration. Due to the… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Dinosaur appropriate for kids?
Dinosaur received its PG rating for intense sequences of dinosaur peril and violence. The film contains several scary scenes where predatory dinosaurs, particularly Carnotauruses, hunt and attack the main characters, resulting in some non-gory but clear on-screen deaths… Read more — free account
Content severity in Dinosaur
What happens in Dinosaur, moment by moment
- 0:02 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:03 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 1/10
Sex and nudity in Dinosaur
Extremely mild. There is one brief scene where lemurs participate in a mating ritual; one comic relief character, Zini, is shown trying and failing to attract a mate through dance and calls. The scene is played for comedy and is completely non-explicit.
Violence and gore in Dinosaur
Moderate, with several intense and sometimes scary sequences for a PG film. The movie features multiple scenes of photorealistic dinosaurs fighting. A Carnotaurus attacks and tramples a nest in the opening. Velociraptors attack the heroes. The primary antagonists, a pair of Carnotauruses, stalk the herd relentlessly, leading to tense chases and ambushes. Key scenes include a nighttime cave attack, a character sacrificing himself in a rockslide to kill a predator, a one-on-one fight between two Iguanodons, and a…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Dinosaur
There is no profanity or offensive language used throughout the duration of this film. As a family-oriented Disney production, the dialogue remains entirely clean and appropriate for all ages. Any verbal conflict between characters is expressed through tone and attitude rather than coarse words.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Dinosaur
There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drug use in this prehistoric setting. The characters do not engage in any behaviors related to substance consumption. The film focuses strictly on the natural survival and migration of the dinosaurs.
Mature themes in Dinosaur
Moderate thematic elements are central to the plot. The film deals with death, loss, and survival. It opens with an egg being orphaned and separated from its family. A primary plot point is a catastrophic asteroid strike that devastates the world and destroys the main characters' home, killing many off-screen. The subsequent journey is fraught with peril, starvation, and dehydration. Themes of cruel leadership versus compassion are explored through the conflict between Kron and Aladar, and a supporting character's…
Read more — free accountScary moments in Dinosaur
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Dinosaur 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 Dinosaur appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Dinosaur is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Dinosaur received its PG rating for intense sequences of dinosaur peril and violence. The film contains several scary scenes where predatory dinosaurs, particularly Carnotauruses, hunt and attack the main characters…
What age rating does Dinosaur have?
Dinosaur is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Dinosaur about?
Dinosaur received its PG rating for intense sequences of dinosaur peril and violence. The film contains several scary scenes where predatory dinosaurs, particularly Carnotauruses, hunt and attack the main characters, resulting in some non-gory but clear on-screen deaths. Thematic elements are also prominent, beginning…
Is there sex or nudity in Dinosaur?
Extremely mild. There is one brief scene where lemurs participate in a mating ritual; one comic relief character, Zini, is shown trying and failing to attract a mate through dance and calls. The scene is played for comedy and is completely non-explicit.
How violent is Dinosaur?
Moderate, with several intense and sometimes scary sequences for a PG film. The movie features multiple scenes of photorealistic dinosaurs fighting. A Carnotaurus attacks and tramples a nest in the opening. Velociraptors attack the heroes. The primary…
Is the language in Dinosaur appropriate for kids?
There is no profanity or offensive language used throughout the duration of this film. As a family-oriented Disney production, the dialogue remains entirely clean and appropriate for all ages. Any verbal conflict between characters is expressed through tone…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dinosaur?
There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drug use in this prehistoric setting. The characters do not engage in any behaviors related to substance consumption. The film focuses strictly on the natural survival and migration of the dinosaurs.
What mature themes appear in Dinosaur?
Moderate thematic elements are central to the plot. The film deals with death, loss, and survival. It opens with an egg being orphaned and separated from its family. A primary plot point is a catastrophic asteroid strike that devastates the world and destroys…
How long is Dinosaur?
Dinosaur runs 82 minutes, directed by Ralph Zondag, Eric Leighton, released in 2000.
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