Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is a thoughtful, character-driven anime about the evolving relationship between Tsuneo, a university student, and Josee, a young woman with a physical disability. The film focuses on themes…

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is a thoughtful, character-driven anime about the evolving relationship between Tsuneo, a university student, and Josee, a young woman with a physical disability. The film focuses on themes of personal ambition, independence, and the challenges of caregiving, which are presented with…

The film contains very brief, non-sexual instances including a character seen in swimwear or undergarments after swimming, and light verbal innuendo. There is minimal romantic physical contact.

Violence is mostly non-graphic and rare, consisting of a character biting an arm, some aggressive behavior, and a car accident. There is a brief, minor medical scene following the accident.

Language is very mild, consisting mostly of verbal barbs or teasing between the two protagonists as their relationship develops.

Tsuneo is occasionally shown drinking beer with his friends at a social setting, reflecting his life as a working university student.

The story handles sensitive topics including physical disability, social isolation, and the death of a guardian. The emotional weight of the protagonists' struggles and the bullying directed at Josee are the most intense aspects of the film.

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish runs 98 minutes, directed by Kotaro Tamura, released in 2020.

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