Monica and Friends: Bonds (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Fluffy, Jimmy Five's pet dog, vanished. He develops an infallible plan to rescue the little dog, but, he will need help from his faithful friends: Monica, Maggy and Smudge. Together, they will face challengers and live incredible adventures to get Fluffy back home.
Rated L • 2019 • 1h 37m
This live-action film, based on the beloved Brazilian comic, follows Jimmy Five and his friends Monica, Maggy, and Smudge on an adventure to find his missing dog, Fluffy. The film is unrated but equivalent to a G or light PG rating, with its primary content concerns being mild peril and thematic elements. Children are shown in mildly dangerous situations, such as getting lost in a forest or being chased, but nothing is graphic. The… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Monica and Friends: Bonds appropriate for kids?
This live-action film, based on the beloved Brazilian comic, follows Jimmy Five and his friends Monica, Maggy, and Smudge on an adventure to find his missing dog, Fluffy. The film is unrated but equivalent to a G or light PG rating, with its primary content concerns being mild… Read more — free account
Content severity in Monica and Friends: Bonds
What happens in Monica and Friends: Bonds, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:29 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
Sex and nudity in Monica and Friends: Bonds
None. This film contains no sexual content, innuendo, or nudity.
Violence and gore in Monica and Friends: Bonds
Violence is very mild and consists of cartoonish adventure peril. The children are chased by a mysterious figure, get briefly lost in a dark forest, and are cornered in a junkyard. These scenes create tension but are not graphic or overly intense, and no one is seriously injured. Monica's characteristic of having super-strength is shown in a comical, non-harmful way.
Language in Monica and Friends: Bonds
There is no profanity. However, as is common in the source material, Jimmy Five frequently calls Monica by childish, taunting nicknames like "shorty" and "bucktooth," which upsets her.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Monica and Friends: Bonds
None. No characters are shown smoking, drinking alcohol, or using drugs.
Mature themes in Monica and Friends: Bonds
The central theme is the children's powerful friendship and teamwork. It also deals with the brief but potent sadness of a child losing a pet. Minor, character-driven themes include arguments among friends, the hurt caused by name-calling and bullying, and the importance of an apology.
Scary moments in Monica and Friends: Bonds
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Monica and Friends: Bonds 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 Monica and Friends: Bonds appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Monica and Friends: Bonds is best for ages 7+. It's rated L. This live-action film, based on the beloved Brazilian comic, follows Jimmy Five and his friends Monica, Maggy, and Smudge on an adventure to find his missing dog, Fluffy. The film is unrated but equivalent to a G or…
What age rating does Monica and Friends: Bonds have?
Monica and Friends: Bonds is officially rated L. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Monica and Friends: Bonds about?
This live-action film, based on the beloved Brazilian comic, follows Jimmy Five and his friends Monica, Maggy, and Smudge on an adventure to find his missing dog, Fluffy. The film is unrated but equivalent to a G or light PG rating, with its primary content concerns being mild peril and thematic elements. Children are…
Is there sex or nudity in Monica and Friends: Bonds?
None. This film contains no sexual content, innuendo, or nudity.
How violent is Monica and Friends: Bonds?
Violence is very mild and consists of cartoonish adventure peril. The children are chased by a mysterious figure, get briefly lost in a dark forest, and are cornered in a junkyard. These scenes create tension but are not graphic or overly intense, and no one…
Is the language in Monica and Friends: Bonds appropriate for kids?
There is no profanity. However, as is common in the source material, Jimmy Five frequently calls Monica by childish, taunting nicknames like "shorty" and "bucktooth," which upsets her.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Monica and Friends: Bonds?
None. No characters are shown smoking, drinking alcohol, or using drugs.
What mature themes appear in Monica and Friends: Bonds?
The central theme is the children's powerful friendship and teamwork. It also deals with the brief but potent sadness of a child losing a pet. Minor, character-driven themes include arguments among friends, the hurt caused by name-calling and bullying, and…
How long is Monica and Friends: Bonds?
Monica and Friends: Bonds runs 97 minutes, directed by Daniel Rezende, released in 2019.
Where can I read the full Monica and Friends: Bonds parent guide?
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