Ice Age (2002) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Manny the mammoth, Sid the loquacious sloth, and Diego the sabre-toothed tiger go on a comical quest to return a human baby back to his father, across a world on the brink of an ice age.
Rated PG • 2002 • 1h 22m
Ice Age is rated PG primarily for mild peril and some emotionally intense themes. The film features frequent cartoonish violence, including slapstick gags, chase scenes, and non-gory animal fights where predators attack prey. The most significant content for parents to be aware of are the mature themes of loss; a mother is separated from her baby and presumed to have drowned, and a main character has a traumatic flashback to the death… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Ice Age appropriate for kids?
Ice Age is rated PG primarily for mild peril and some emotionally intense themes. The film features frequent cartoonish violence, including slapstick gags, chase scenes, and non-gory animal fights where predators attack prey. The most significant content for parents to be aware… Read more — free account
Content severity in Ice Age
What happens in Ice Age, moment by moment
- 0:02 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:06 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:09 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in Ice Age
Sexual content is nearly absent. In one scene, Sid briefly relaxes in a mud hot tub with two female sloths, which is played for mild comic innuendo. Separately, one character jokingly asks if he's the others' "wet nurse."
Violence and gore in Ice Age
Violence consists of mild peril and cartoonish, slapstick action. Predatory animals, including saber-toothed tigers, stalk and attack other characters; one such attack on a human camp results in a mother and baby being separated. Other scenes include characters being chased, falling from heights, and navigating dangerous environments like lava flows and collapsing ice caves. The climax features a non-graphic fight where a main character is wounded and the villain is killed by falling icicles.
Language in Ice Age
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Ice Age
None. There is no on-screen use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products.
Mature themes in Ice Age
The film contains significant themes of loss, grief, and abandonment that may be upsetting for younger children. Early in the story, a human mother sacrifices herself to save her baby and is presumed to have drowned off-screen. In a particularly sad scene, a main character relives the loss of his mate and child to human hunters, shown through stylized cave paintings. The plot also deals with betrayal and redemption.
Scary moments in Ice Age
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Ice Age 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 Ice Age appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Ice Age is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. Ice Age is rated PG primarily for mild peril and some emotionally intense themes. The film features frequent cartoonish violence, including slapstick gags, chase scenes, and non-gory animal fights where predators attack…
What age rating does Ice Age have?
Ice Age is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Ice Age about?
Ice Age is rated PG primarily for mild peril and some emotionally intense themes. The film features frequent cartoonish violence, including slapstick gags, chase scenes, and non-gory animal fights where predators attack prey. The most significant content for parents to be aware of are the mature themes of loss; a…
Is there sex or nudity in Ice Age?
Sexual content is nearly absent. In one scene, Sid briefly relaxes in a mud hot tub with two female sloths, which is played for mild comic innuendo. Separately, one character jokingly asks if he's the others' "wet nurse."
How violent is Ice Age?
Violence consists of mild peril and cartoonish, slapstick action. Predatory animals, including saber-toothed tigers, stalk and attack other characters; one such attack on a human camp results in a mother and baby being separated. Other scenes include…
Is the language in Ice Age appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Ice Age?
None. There is no on-screen use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products.
What mature themes appear in Ice Age?
The film contains significant themes of loss, grief, and abandonment that may be upsetting for younger children. Early in the story, a human mother sacrifices herself to save her baby and is presumed to have drowned off-screen. In a particularly sad scene, a…
How long is Ice Age?
Ice Age runs 82 minutes, directed by Chris Wedge, released in 2002.
Where can I read the full Ice Age parent guide?
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