Monsters, Inc. (2001) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home.
Rated G • 2001 • 1h 32m
While its G rating reflects its family-friendly nature, "Monsters, Inc." contains scenes of peril and emotional intensity that may be surprising for parents of very young children. The central plot involves monsters whose job is to scare children, and the primary villains plot to kidnap kids and forcibly extract their screams using a menacing machine. Key moments include cartoonish but fast-paced fights, the heroes being betrayed and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Monsters, Inc. appropriate for kids?
While its G rating reflects its family-friendly nature, "Monsters, Inc." contains scenes of peril and emotional intensity that may be surprising for parents of very young children. The central plot involves monsters whose job is to scare children, and the primary villains plot… Read more — free account
Content severity in Monsters, Inc.
What happens in Monsters, Inc., moment by moment
- 0:02 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
Sex and nudity in Monsters, Inc.
Essentially none. Mike shares a brief, non-sexual kiss with his girlfriend, Celia. In one scene, a furry monster is completely shaved by the decontamination squad and covers himself in embarrassment as if nude, but this is played for comedy and nothing is shown.
Violence and gore in Monsters, Inc.
Violence is mostly cartoonish and slapstick. Characters are occasionally shoved, grabbed, or fall down. Randall, the villain, fights with Sulley, and the two have a long, fast-paced chase and brawl through a moving door vault. In one scene, Boo overcomes her fear and repeatedly hits Randall with a plastic baseball bat. A monster is threatened with being put in a shredder, though this does not happen.
Language in Monsters, Inc.
Very light. The IMDb parents guide notes the use of mild insults like "idiot," "cretin," and "stupid," but there is no profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Monsters, Inc.
None.
Mature themes in Monsters, Inc.
The film contains some mildly intense themes of peril and emotional distress. The premise involves scaring children, and there are several scenes of monsters roaring at children (or child dummies). The villain, Randall, invents a menacing machine called the "Scream Extractor" to forcibly harvest screams from kidnapped children. A main character is betrayed and banished to the Himalayas, and later must say a sad, tearful goodbye to a child he has grown to love before her door is destroyed.
Scary moments in Monsters, Inc.
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Monsters, Inc. 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 Monsters, Inc. appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Monsters, Inc. is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. While its G rating reflects its family-friendly nature, "Monsters, Inc." contains scenes of peril and emotional intensity that may be surprising for parents of very young children. The central plot involves monsters…
What age rating does Monsters, Inc. have?
Monsters, Inc. is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is Monsters, Inc. about?
While its G rating reflects its family-friendly nature, "Monsters, Inc." contains scenes of peril and emotional intensity that may be surprising for parents of very young children. The central plot involves monsters whose job is to scare children, and the primary villains plot to kidnap kids and forcibly extract their…
Is there sex or nudity in Monsters, Inc.?
Essentially none. Mike shares a brief, non-sexual kiss with his girlfriend, Celia. In one scene, a furry monster is completely shaved by the decontamination squad and covers himself in embarrassment as if nude, but this is played for comedy and nothing is…
How violent is Monsters, Inc.?
Violence is mostly cartoonish and slapstick. Characters are occasionally shoved, grabbed, or fall down. Randall, the villain, fights with Sulley, and the two have a long, fast-paced chase and brawl through a moving door vault. In one scene, Boo overcomes her…
Is the language in Monsters, Inc. appropriate for kids?
Very light. The IMDb parents guide notes the use of mild insults like "idiot," "cretin," and "stupid," but there is no profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Monsters, Inc.?
None.
What mature themes appear in Monsters, Inc.?
The film contains some mildly intense themes of peril and emotional distress. The premise involves scaring children, and there are several scenes of monsters roaring at children (or child dummies). The villain, Randall, invents a menacing machine called the…
How long is Monsters, Inc.?
Monsters, Inc. runs 92 minutes, directed by Pete Docter, released in 2001.
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