Monkey Kingdom (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Monkey Kingdom is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. Rated G, Disneynature's "Monkey Kingdom" follows a low-ranking toque macaque named Maya and her son Kip as they navigate the rigid social structure of their troop in Sri Lanka. The film's rating is appropriate, but…

Monkey Kingdom is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

Rated G, Disneynature's "Monkey Kingdom" follows a low-ranking toque macaque named Maya and her son Kip as they navigate the rigid social structure of their troop in Sri Lanka. The film's rating is appropriate, but parents should be aware of realistic, non-graphic depictions of animal survival that may be intense for…

Sexual content is limited to a brief, non-visual reference to mating early in the film. The narrator explains that Maya discreetly mates with an outsider monkey, but nothing is shown on screen and the topic is handled factually as part of the animal life…

Violence is mild and presented in the context of animal nature. There are several scenes of monkeys fighting for dominance or territory, involving chasing, screeching, and brawling without injury detail. In one notable scene, a monitor lizard attacks the…

There is no profanity or offensive language in the film. The narration is family-friendly.

Alcohol, drugs, and smoking are not present in the film.

The film's primary themes involve social hierarchy, survival, and motherhood. Maya's struggle as a low-ranking individual is central to the plot. The film touches on the harsh realities of nature, including food scarcity, displacement, and death. A…

Monkey Kingdom runs 81 minutes, directed by Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield, released in 2015.

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