Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. This G-rated animated adventure retells the biblical story of Jonah through the lens of the VeggieTales characters. Its rating reflects very mild, cartoonish peril and mature themes handled in a child-friendly manner…

Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

This G-rated animated adventure retells the biblical story of Jonah through the lens of the VeggieTales characters. Its rating reflects very mild, cartoonish peril and mature themes handled in a child-friendly manner. Parents should be aware of scenes involving a van crash, a storm at sea, and Jonah being swallowed by…

None. There is no sexual content.

Violence is infrequent and very mild, presented with slapstick humor. A van careens off-road and crashes, but no one is hurt. During a storm, Jonah is forced to walk the plank and is swallowed by a giant whale. In Nineveh, a threat of execution is made with a…

None. There is no profanity.

None. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drug use. In one song lyric, a character briefly says 'don't do drugs'.

The film's central themes are mercy, forgiveness, and second chances, explored through the biblical story of Jonah. It deals with concepts like disobeying God, guilt, repentance, and God's wrath. Jonah experiences despair and fear of death while trapped in…

Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie runs 82 minutes, directed by Mike Nawrocki, Phil Vischer, released in 2002.

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