Gulliver's Travels (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Travel writer Lemuel Gulliver takes an assignment in Bermuda, but ends up on the island of Liliput, where he towers over its tiny citizens.
Rated PG • 2010 • 1h 25m
This PG-rated comedy reimagining of the classic story earns its rating primarily for slapstick violence, some crude humor, and thematic elements. The film features large-scale but cartoonish action, including a fight between Gulliver and a giant robot and scenes where cannonballs harmlessly bounce off him. Thematic content involves the main character's pervasive lying and a few scenes of peril, such as Gulliver being held captive. One… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Gulliver's Travels appropriate for kids?
This PG-rated comedy reimagining of the classic story earns its rating primarily for slapstick violence, some crude humor, and thematic elements. The film features large-scale but cartoonish action, including a fight between Gulliver and a giant robot and scenes where… Read more — free account
Content severity in Gulliver's Travels
What happens in Gulliver's Travels, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:08 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in Gulliver's Travels
Romantic elements are mild and chaste. A main plot involves a character having a crush, and a subplot features a 'forbidden love' between a commoner and a princess. There is a scene where Gulliver has his pants pulled down, resulting in a 'wedgie' from the tiny Lilliputians. Two characters share a brief kiss at the end.
Violence and gore in Gulliver's Travels
Violence is comedic and entirely without blood or lasting injury. Slapstick scenes include Gulliver being tied down by the Lilliputians and pelted with small objects. Large-scale but non-graphic action includes a naval fleet firing cannonballs that bounce harmlessly off Gulliver. The climax features a protracted battle between Gulliver and a giant mechanical robot, involving punching, throwing, and peril. A character is punched in the face.
Language in Gulliver's Travels
Language is very infrequent and mild. The dialogue contains some light insults and exclamations consistent with a PG rating, such as 'idiot' or 'what the heck'. There is no strong profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Gulliver's Travels
Substance use is minimal and depicted in a social context. During a celebratory feast in Lilliput, characters are shown with goblets, presumably containing wine or ale, but there is no focus on drinking or intoxication.
Mature themes in Gulliver's Travels
The central theme is dishonesty, as Gulliver repeatedly lies about his identity and plagiarizes a story to advance his career, with consequences. There are scenes of peril, including characters navigating a storm at sea and being held captive. A human skeleton (of a long-dead pilot) is briefly shown in a non-frightening context. Crude humor is present, most notably in a scene where Gulliver extinguishes a fire by urinating on it.
Scary moments in Gulliver's Travels
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gulliver's Travels appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Gulliver's Travels is best for ages 9+. It's rated PG. This PG-rated comedy reimagining of the classic story earns its rating primarily for slapstick violence, some crude humor, and thematic elements. The film features large-scale but cartoonish action, including a fight…
What age rating does Gulliver's Travels have?
Gulliver's Travels is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.
What is Gulliver's Travels about?
This PG-rated comedy reimagining of the classic story earns its rating primarily for slapstick violence, some crude humor, and thematic elements. The film features large-scale but cartoonish action, including a fight between Gulliver and a giant robot and scenes where cannonballs harmlessly bounce off him. Thematic…
Is there sex or nudity in Gulliver's Travels?
Romantic elements are mild and chaste. A main plot involves a character having a crush, and a subplot features a 'forbidden love' between a commoner and a princess. There is a scene where Gulliver has his pants pulled down, resulting in a 'wedgie' from the…
How violent is Gulliver's Travels?
Violence is comedic and entirely without blood or lasting injury. Slapstick scenes include Gulliver being tied down by the Lilliputians and pelted with small objects. Large-scale but non-graphic action includes a naval fleet firing cannonballs that bounce…
Is the language in Gulliver's Travels appropriate for kids?
Language is very infrequent and mild. The dialogue contains some light insults and exclamations consistent with a PG rating, such as 'idiot' or 'what the heck'. There is no strong profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Gulliver's Travels?
Substance use is minimal and depicted in a social context. During a celebratory feast in Lilliput, characters are shown with goblets, presumably containing wine or ale, but there is no focus on drinking or intoxication.
What mature themes appear in Gulliver's Travels?
The central theme is dishonesty, as Gulliver repeatedly lies about his identity and plagiarizes a story to advance his career, with consequences. There are scenes of peril, including characters navigating a storm at sea and being held captive. A human…
How long is Gulliver's Travels?
Gulliver's Travels runs 85 minutes, directed by Rob Letterman, released in 2010.
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