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Heart and Yummie (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Heart is a tyrannosaurus who is found and raised bv a herbivore mother. After learning his true nature as a meat eater, he runs away from home and finds a baby ankylosaurus egg that hatches and thinks Heart is his father. After accidentally naming the baby Yummie - thinking he looked tasty - their love for one another tests the bounds of nature vs. nurture.

Rated G • 2010 • 1h 29m

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Heart and Yummie is a gentle animated film about a Tyrannosaurus rex named Heart who is raised by a herbivore mother. The story explores themes of identity, adoption, and the bond between father and son as Heart finds himself caring for an Ankylosaurus he initially planned to eat. Parents should be aware that the film features stylized dinosaur-on-dinosaur action typical of the genre and some emotional moments regarding nature and… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Kappei Yamaguchi
Kappei Yamaguchi
Seishirou Katou
Seishirou Katou
Tomoyo Harada
Tomoyo Harada
Tokuyoshi Kawashima
Tokuyoshi Kawashima
Tetsuya Bessho
Tetsuya Bessho
Rikako Aikawa
Rikako Aikawa
Takuya Kirimoto
Takuya Kirimoto
Maria Kawamura
Maria Kawamura
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Is Heart and Yummie appropriate for kids?

Heart and Yummie is a gentle animated film about a Tyrannosaurus rex named Heart who is raised by a herbivore mother. The story explores themes of identity, adoption, and the bond between father and son as Heart finds himself caring for an Ankylosaurus he initially planned to… Read more — free account

Content severity in Heart and Yummie

Sex None 0/10
Violence Moderate 3/10
Language None 0/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Mild 2/10

What happens in Heart and Yummie, moment by moment

  1. 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
  2. 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
  3. 0:35 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
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Sex and nudity in Heart and Yummie

None. There is no sexual content, innuendo, or romance present in the film.

Violence and gore in Heart and Yummie

The violence is moderate and stylized, consisting of prehistoric animal conflicts, biting, and tail-swinging battles between dinosaurs. As a fully animated film featuring stylized non-human characters with no realistic gore or lasting consequences shown, these sequences fall well within the bounds of a G-rated family film.

Language in Heart and Yummie

None. There is no profanity or offensive language used in the dialogue.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Heart and Yummie

None. There are no depictions of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.

Mature themes in Heart and Yummie

The film deals with themes of abandonment, the struggle to reconcile one's true nature with one's upbringing, and the sadness of realizing one does not 'fit in' with their family. These themes are handled with sensitivity and remain appropriate for children.

Scary moments in Heart and Yummie

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Heart and Yummie 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heart and Yummie appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Heart and Yummie is best for ages 5+. It's rated G. Heart and Yummie is a gentle animated film about a Tyrannosaurus rex named Heart who is raised by a herbivore mother. The story explores themes of identity, adoption, and the bond between father and son as Heart finds…

What age rating does Heart and Yummie have?

Heart and Yummie is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 5+.

What is Heart and Yummie about?

Heart and Yummie is a gentle animated film about a Tyrannosaurus rex named Heart who is raised by a herbivore mother. The story explores themes of identity, adoption, and the bond between father and son as Heart finds himself caring for an Ankylosaurus he initially planned to eat. Parents should be aware that the film…

Is there sex or nudity in Heart and Yummie?

None. There is no sexual content, innuendo, or romance present in the film.

How violent is Heart and Yummie?

The violence is moderate and stylized, consisting of prehistoric animal conflicts, biting, and tail-swinging battles between dinosaurs. As a fully animated film featuring stylized non-human characters with no realistic gore or lasting consequences shown…

Is the language in Heart and Yummie appropriate for kids?

None. There is no profanity or offensive language used in the dialogue.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Heart and Yummie?

None. There are no depictions of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.

What mature themes appear in Heart and Yummie?

The film deals with themes of abandonment, the struggle to reconcile one's true nature with one's upbringing, and the sadness of realizing one does not 'fit in' with their family. These themes are handled with sensitivity and remain appropriate for children.

How long is Heart and Yummie?

Heart and Yummie runs 89 minutes, directed by Masaya Fujimori, released in 2010.

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