Mia and the White Lion (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A young girl from London moves to Africa with her parents where she befriends a lion cub.
Rated PG • 2018 • 1h 38m
Mia and the White Lion follows ten-year-old Mia as she forms an intense, years-long bond with a rare white lion cub named Charlie on her family's farm in South Africa. The film is rated PG primarily for intense themes regarding animal welfare, the cruelty of canned hunting, and emotional family conflict. Parents should be aware of scenes involving animal peril, a child running away, and the implied threat of violence from trophy… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Mia and the White Lion appropriate for kids?
Mia and the White Lion follows ten-year-old Mia as she forms an intense, years-long bond with a rare white lion cub named Charlie on her family's farm in South Africa. The film is rated PG primarily for intense themes regarding animal welfare, the cruelty of canned hunting, and… Read more — free account
Content severity in Mia and the White Lion
What happens in Mia and the White Lion, moment by moment
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:42 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in Mia and the White Lion
None. There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
Violence and gore in Mia and the White Lion
Violence is mild and consists primarily of animal-related peril. There are scenes where a lion cub accidentally swipes a person, and one tense, non-graphic sequence involving an encounter with a trophy hunter. The film depicts the concept of canned hunting, which is portrayed as cruel and disturbing.
Language in Mia and the White Lion
None. The dialogue is clean and appropriate for all ages.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Mia and the White Lion
A single scene features adults consuming champagne, but there is no other depiction of drugs or alcohol.
Mature themes in Mia and the White Lion
The film deals with heavy, mature subjects, including animal exploitation, the ethics of trophy hunting, and significant family friction. Mia's decision to run away and put herself in danger to protect Charlie is a central conflict that may be stressful for some children.
Scary moments in Mia and the White Lion
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Mia and the White Lion 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 Mia and the White Lion appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Mia and the White Lion is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. Mia and the White Lion follows ten-year-old Mia as she forms an intense, years-long bond with a rare white lion cub named Charlie on her family's farm in South Africa. The film is rated PG primarily for intense themes…
What age rating does Mia and the White Lion have?
Mia and the White Lion is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Mia and the White Lion about?
Mia and the White Lion follows ten-year-old Mia as she forms an intense, years-long bond with a rare white lion cub named Charlie on her family's farm in South Africa. The film is rated PG primarily for intense themes regarding animal welfare, the cruelty of canned hunting, and emotional family conflict. Parents…
Is there sex or nudity in Mia and the White Lion?
None. There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
How violent is Mia and the White Lion?
Violence is mild and consists primarily of animal-related peril. There are scenes where a lion cub accidentally swipes a person, and one tense, non-graphic sequence involving an encounter with a trophy hunter. The film depicts the concept of canned hunting…
Is the language in Mia and the White Lion appropriate for kids?
None. The dialogue is clean and appropriate for all ages.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Mia and the White Lion?
A single scene features adults consuming champagne, but there is no other depiction of drugs or alcohol.
What mature themes appear in Mia and the White Lion?
The film deals with heavy, mature subjects, including animal exploitation, the ethics of trophy hunting, and significant family friction. Mia's decision to run away and put herself in danger to protect Charlie is a central conflict that may be stressful for…
How long is Mia and the White Lion?
Mia and the White Lion runs 98 minutes, directed by Gilles de Maistre, released in 2018.
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