Hair Love (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Hair Love is best for ages 3+. It's rated G. Hair Love is a heartwarming, seven-minute animated short focused on the bond between a father, Stephen, and his daughter, Zuri. The story revolves around the challenges of styling Zuri's hair when her mother is away…

Hair Love is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 3+.

Hair Love is a heartwarming, seven-minute animated short focused on the bond between a father, Stephen, and his daughter, Zuri. The story revolves around the challenges of styling Zuri's hair when her mother is away, highlighting themes of patience, family love, and embracing natural Black identity. The content is…

None. The film contains no sexual content, innuendo, or suggestive imagery.

None. The story features light, comical struggles with hair styling that are purely slapstick in nature and contain no physical violence.

None. There is no profanity or offensive language in the film.

None. There is no usage of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.

The film addresses the emotional impact of a parent's illness; Zuri watches a vlog showing her mother, who appears to be recovering from cancer, which may prompt questions from younger viewers about health and loss.

Hair Love runs 7 minutes, directed by Everett Downing Jr., Matthew A. Cherry, Bruce W. Smith, released in 2019.

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