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Meet the Robinsons (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Lewis, a brilliant young inventor, is keen on creating a time machine to find his mother, who abandoned him in an orphanage. Things take a turn when he meets Wilbur Robinson and his family.

Rated G • 2007 • 1h 35m

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Meet the Robinsons is a G-rated animated film about an orphaned boy named Lewis who travels to the future and meets a eccentric, sprawling family. The film centers on themes of resilience, belonging, and the consequences of holding onto past grudges. Parents should note minor instances of slapstick comedy, brief peril involving a dinosaur and robotic villains, and mild emotional themes regarding abandonment and failure. The story is… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Daniel Hansen
Daniel Hansen
Jordan Fry
Jordan Fry
Wesley Singerman
Wesley Singerman
Matthew Josten
Matthew Josten
Stephen J. Anderson
Stephen J. Anderson
Tom Selleck
Tom Selleck
Tom Kenny
Tom Kenny
Laurie Metcalf
Laurie Metcalf
Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett
Nicole Sullivan
Nicole Sullivan
Harland Williams
Harland Williams
JH
John H. H. Ford
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Is Meet the Robinsons appropriate for kids?

Meet the Robinsons is a G-rated animated film about an orphaned boy named Lewis who travels to the future and meets a eccentric, sprawling family. The film centers on themes of resilience, belonging, and the consequences of holding onto past grudges. Parents should note minor… Read more — free account

Content severity in Meet the Robinsons

Sex Mild 2/10
Violence Moderate 3/10
Language None 0/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in Meet the Robinsons, moment by moment

  1. 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
  2. 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
  3. 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
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Sex and nudity in Meet the Robinsons

A fleeting background detail shows a cartoon image on a badge featuring a woman in a bikini, and there is one brief moment of a character dancing.

Violence and gore in Meet the Robinsons

Most action is slapstick or stylized cartoon peril, such as characters being chased by a dinosaur or caught in malfunctioning inventions. All violent events are animated and lack realistic injury or consequence, meriting the standard animation severity discount.

Language in Meet the Robinsons

None; only mild, non-profane insults like 'idiot' are used, along with one instance where a character is cut off before finishing a common phrase.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Meet the Robinsons

One scene features a character experiencing an allergic reaction and being treated with an auto-injector; another character is shown wearing multiple patches for caffeine, which is played for comic effect.

Mature themes in Meet the Robinsons

The film addresses relatable childhood fears regarding abandonment, the pain of rejection at the orphanage, and the destructive nature of holding onto past grudges.

Scary moments in Meet the Robinsons

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Meet the Robinsons 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meet the Robinsons appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Meet the Robinsons is best for ages 5+. It's rated G. Meet the Robinsons is a G-rated animated film about an orphaned boy named Lewis who travels to the future and meets a eccentric, sprawling family. The film centers on themes of resilience, belonging, and the…

What age rating does Meet the Robinsons have?

Meet the Robinsons is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 5+.

What is Meet the Robinsons about?

Meet the Robinsons is a G-rated animated film about an orphaned boy named Lewis who travels to the future and meets a eccentric, sprawling family. The film centers on themes of resilience, belonging, and the consequences of holding onto past grudges. Parents should note minor instances of slapstick comedy, brief peril…

Is there sex or nudity in Meet the Robinsons?

A fleeting background detail shows a cartoon image on a badge featuring a woman in a bikini, and there is one brief moment of a character dancing.

How violent is Meet the Robinsons?

Most action is slapstick or stylized cartoon peril, such as characters being chased by a dinosaur or caught in malfunctioning inventions. All violent events are animated and lack realistic injury or consequence, meriting the standard animation severity…

Is the language in Meet the Robinsons appropriate for kids?

None; only mild, non-profane insults like 'idiot' are used, along with one instance where a character is cut off before finishing a common phrase.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Meet the Robinsons?

One scene features a character experiencing an allergic reaction and being treated with an auto-injector; another character is shown wearing multiple patches for caffeine, which is played for comic effect.

What mature themes appear in Meet the Robinsons?

The film addresses relatable childhood fears regarding abandonment, the pain of rejection at the orphanage, and the destructive nature of holding onto past grudges.

How long is Meet the Robinsons?

Meet the Robinsons runs 95 minutes, directed by Stephen J. Anderson, released in 2007.

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