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How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming
Director: Tim Johnson
Released: 2019
Duration: 22 min
Rating: 8.0

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

It's been ten years since the dragons moved to the Hidden World, and even though Toothless doesn't live in New Berk anymore, Hiccup continues the holiday traditions he once shared with his best friend. But the Vikings of New Berk were beginning to forget about their friendship with dragons. Hiccup, Astrid, and Gobber know just what to do to keep the dragons in the villagers' hearts. And across the sea, the dragons have a plan of their own...

Rated PG • 2019 • 22m

Directed by Tim Johnson

8.0

1K+

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How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming is a heartwarming short film that follows Hiccup and his family as they prepare for the Snoggletog holiday in New Berk. The story explores the children's misunderstanding of dragons and the efforts taken to rekindle the bond between Vikings and their former companions. The film received a PG rating primarily for very mild thematic elements involving children developing a fear of dragons based on old… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Jay Baruchel

America Ferrera

Craig Ferguson

Madalyn Gonzalez

Christopher Mintz-Plasse

Liam Ferguson

Zack Pearlman

Gerard Butler

Justin Rupple

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Is How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming appropriate for kids?

Content severity in How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming

Sex None 0/10

Violence Moderate 3/10

Language None 0/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Mild 2/10

What happens in How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming, moment by moment

0:03 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
0:16 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10

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Sex and nudity in How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming

There is no sexual content in this film; only brief, chaste romantic affection between a husband and wife is portrayed.

Violence and gore in How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming

There is no graphic violence in this film. All action sequences are stylized and cartoonish, including a mishap during a stage performance where a costume goes out of control.

Language in How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming

There is no profanity or inappropriate language in this film.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming

There is no substance use or depiction of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.

Mature themes in How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming

The narrative touches upon the fear of the unknown, as children in New Berk are initially frightened by stories of dragons, but these themes are resolved through reconciliation and shared history.

Scary moments in How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming 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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Is How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming is best for ages 5+. It's rated PG. How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming is a heartwarming short film that follows Hiccup and his family as they prepare for the Snoggletog holiday in New Berk. The story explores the children's misunderstanding of dragons…

What age rating does How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming have?

How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 5+.

What is How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming about?

Is there sex or nudity in How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming?

There is no sexual content in this film; only brief, chaste romantic affection between a husband and wife is portrayed.

How violent is How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming?

There is no graphic violence in this film. All action sequences are stylized and cartoonish, including a mishap during a stage performance where a costume goes out of control.

Is the language in How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming appropriate for kids?

There is no profanity or inappropriate language in this film.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming?

There is no substance use or depiction of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.

What mature themes appear in How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming?

The narrative touches upon the fear of the unknown, as children in New Berk are initially frightened by stories of dragons, but these themes are resolved through reconciliation and shared history.

How long is How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming?

How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming runs 22 minutes, directed by Tim Johnson, released in 2019.

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