Elephant (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Disneynature’s Elephant follows African elephant Shani and her spirited son Jomo as their herd make an epic journey hundreds of miles across the vast Kalahari Desert. Led by their great matriarch, Gaia, the family faces brutal heat, dwindling resources and persistent predators, as they follow in their ancestors’ footsteps on a quest to reach a lush, green paradise.
Rated G • 2020 • 1h 26m
Disneynature's "Elephant" is a G-rated documentary following an elephant herd, led by matriarch Gaia and her sister Shani, across the Kalahari Desert. Its rating reflects a presentation suitable for most family members, though it contains mild scenes of animal peril and mature themes. Parents should be aware of encounters with predators like lions and crocodiles, and the natural, non-graphic death of the herd's elderly matriarch. These… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Elephant appropriate for kids?
Disneynature's "Elephant" is a G-rated documentary following an elephant herd, led by matriarch Gaia and her sister Shani, across the Kalahari Desert. Its rating reflects a presentation suitable for most family members, though it contains mild scenes of animal peril and mature… Read more — free account
Content severity in Elephant
What happens in Elephant, moment by moment
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- 0:30 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:52 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
Sex and nudity in Elephant
None. There is no sexual content.
Violence and gore in Elephant
Violence is mild and consists of natural animal peril. A baby elephant is briefly seen stuck in mud before being rescued. The herd is confronted by crocodiles in one scene, but they escape unharmed. In the most intense sequence, lions stalk the herd and briefly attack a young elephant, who is quickly saved by his mother. No blood or injury is shown.
Language in Elephant
None. The film is narrated without any profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Elephant
None. There is no substance use.
Mature themes in Elephant
The film's primary themes involve survival and the circle of life, which are handled gently. The herd faces hardship during their migration, including finding an elephant skeleton in the desert. The main thematic moment is the death of the elderly matriarch, Gaia, from old age and exhaustion. Her herd mourns her, and lions are later shown non-graphically with the carcass, which may be upsetting for very young viewers.
Scary moments in Elephant
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Elephant 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 Elephant appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Elephant is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. Disneynature's "Elephant" is a G-rated documentary following an elephant herd, led by matriarch Gaia and her sister Shani, across the Kalahari Desert. Its rating reflects a presentation suitable for most family members…
What age rating does Elephant have?
Elephant is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is Elephant about?
Disneynature's "Elephant" is a G-rated documentary following an elephant herd, led by matriarch Gaia and her sister Shani, across the Kalahari Desert. Its rating reflects a presentation suitable for most family members, though it contains mild scenes of animal peril and mature themes. Parents should be aware of…
Is there sex or nudity in Elephant?
None. There is no sexual content.
How violent is Elephant?
Violence is mild and consists of natural animal peril. A baby elephant is briefly seen stuck in mud before being rescued. The herd is confronted by crocodiles in one scene, but they escape unharmed. In the most intense sequence, lions stalk the herd and…
Is the language in Elephant appropriate for kids?
None. The film is narrated without any profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Elephant?
None. There is no substance use.
What mature themes appear in Elephant?
The film's primary themes involve survival and the circle of life, which are handled gently. The herd faces hardship during their migration, including finding an elephant skeleton in the desert. The main thematic moment is the death of the elderly matriarch…
How long is Elephant?
Elephant runs 86 minutes, directed by Mark Linfield, released in 2020.
Where can I read the full Elephant parent guide?
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