Inside Out (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work together, but when Joy and Sadness get lost, they must journey through unfamiliar places to get back home.
Rated PG • 2015 • 1h 35m
Inside Out follows 11-year-old Riley as her personified emotions navigate the trauma of moving to a new city. The film is rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief, stylized cartoon action involving Riley's inner psychological landscape. Parents should be aware of scenes depicting emotional distress, feelings of abandonment, and the metaphorical death of a childhood friend. It is generally suitable for most children, though… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Inside Out appropriate for kids?
Inside Out follows 11-year-old Riley as her personified emotions navigate the trauma of moving to a new city. The film is rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief, stylized cartoon action involving Riley's inner psychological landscape. Parents should be aware of scenes… Read more — free account
Content severity in Inside Out
What happens in Inside Out, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:30 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Inside Out
A character in a dream appears at school without pants, and a baby's bare bottom is seen briefly.
Violence and gore in Inside Out
The violence is limited to stylized, non-human cartoon squabbles where characters push, shove, or pull at each other's noses. All incidents are light-hearted or comedic in nature and follow the cartoon violence modifier.
Language in Inside Out
There is no profanity in the film. A scene depicts a character finding a 'curse word' library, but the actual words are never spoken or heard.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Inside Out
There is no substance use depicted in this film.
Mature themes in Inside Out
The film explores complex themes of depression, family transition, and the inevitable loss of childhood innocence. The metaphorical 'dying away' of an imaginary friend and the disintegration of personality islands may be heavy for younger viewers.
Scary moments in Inside Out
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Inside Out 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 Inside Out appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Inside Out is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. Inside Out follows 11-year-old Riley as her personified emotions navigate the trauma of moving to a new city. The film is rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief, stylized cartoon action involving Riley's inner…
What age rating does Inside Out have?
Inside Out is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Inside Out about?
Inside Out follows 11-year-old Riley as her personified emotions navigate the trauma of moving to a new city. The film is rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief, stylized cartoon action involving Riley's inner psychological landscape. Parents should be aware of scenes depicting emotional distress, feelings of…
Is there sex or nudity in Inside Out?
A character in a dream appears at school without pants, and a baby's bare bottom is seen briefly.
How violent is Inside Out?
The violence is limited to stylized, non-human cartoon squabbles where characters push, shove, or pull at each other's noses. All incidents are light-hearted or comedic in nature and follow the cartoon violence modifier.
Is the language in Inside Out appropriate for kids?
There is no profanity in the film. A scene depicts a character finding a 'curse word' library, but the actual words are never spoken or heard.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Inside Out?
There is no substance use depicted in this film.
What mature themes appear in Inside Out?
The film explores complex themes of depression, family transition, and the inevitable loss of childhood innocence. The metaphorical 'dying away' of an imaginary friend and the disintegration of personality islands may be heavy for younger viewers.
How long is Inside Out?
Inside Out runs 95 minutes, directed by Pete Docter, released in 2015.
Where can I read the full Inside Out parent guide?
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