Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Kiki's Delivery Service is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. Rated G, "Kiki's Delivery Service" is a gentle and acclaimed animated film from Studio Ghibli suitable for most children. Its rating is due to a near-total absence of concerning content; there is no profanity, substance…

Kiki's Delivery Service is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

Rated G, "Kiki's Delivery Service" is a gentle and acclaimed animated film from Studio Ghibli suitable for most children. Its rating is due to a near-total absence of concerning content; there is no profanity, substance use, or sexual content. The film's primary flags for parents involve mild, non-graphic cartoon…

This category is nearly non-existent. In one scene, Kiki's old-fashioned, non-revealing bloomers are briefly visible when she falls. During a conversation with the painter Ursula, Kiki's cat Jiji makes a single comedic comment, asking if Kiki will pose…

Violence is limited to mild moments of cartoon peril, with no blood or lasting injury. Upon arriving in a new city, Kiki almost flies into a bus. Later, she is briefly swarmed by a flock of crows. A friendly test flight on a makeshift flying bicycle results…

This category is all but absent. The dialogue is clean, with the strongest language being occasional mild exclamations like 'gosh' or 'goodness'.

None. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.

The film's central themes revolve around the challenges of growing up. Kiki, a 13-year-old, leaves home to live independently, grappling with loneliness and the difficulty of fitting in. A key plot point involves Kiki falling into a state of despair and…

Kiki's Delivery Service runs 103 minutes, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, released in 1989.

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