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My Little Pony: The Movie (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship and save their home.

Rated PG • 2017 • 1h 39m

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My Little Pony: The Movie follows Twilight Sparkle and her friends as they embark on an adventure to save Equestria from the villainous Storm King and his commander, Tempest Shadow. The film is rated PG for mild action and peril involving animated creatures and magical attacks. Parents should be aware of scenes featuring intense weather, emotional arguments, and characters being turned into stone statues. It is suitable for most… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Tara Strong
Tara Strong
Ashleigh Ball
Ashleigh Ball
Andrea Libman
Andrea Libman
Tabitha St. Germain
Tabitha St. Germain
Cathy Weseluck
Cathy Weseluck
Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt
Michael Peña
Michael Peña
Liev Schreiber
Liev Schreiber
Taye Diggs
Taye Diggs
Zoe Saldaña
Zoe Saldaña
Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth
Uzo Aduba
Uzo Aduba
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Is My Little Pony: The Movie appropriate for kids?

My Little Pony: The Movie follows Twilight Sparkle and her friends as they embark on an adventure to save Equestria from the villainous Storm King and his commander, Tempest Shadow. The film is rated PG for mild action and peril involving animated creatures and magical attacks… Read more — free account

Content severity in My Little Pony: The Movie

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

What happens in My Little Pony: The Movie, moment by moment

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  2. 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
  3. 0:45 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
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Sex and nudity in My Little Pony: The Movie

There is no sexual content.

Violence and gore in My Little Pony: The Movie

The film contains mild fantasy action. Characters are frequently threatened by magical energy orbs that turn living beings into stone statues. These interactions are stylized and non-graphic, adhering to the animation modifier for cartoon-style peril.

Language in My Little Pony: The Movie

There is no profanity in the film.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in My Little Pony: The Movie

There is no substance use or reference to substances.

Mature themes in My Little Pony: The Movie

Themes include friendship, betrayal, and the emotional impact of abandonment. Twilight Sparkle experiences a moment of intense frustration where she harshly rejects her friends, causing visible distress and hurt feelings.

Scary moments in My Little Pony: The Movie

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for My Little Pony: The Movie 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 My Little Pony: The Movie appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests My Little Pony: The Movie is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. My Little Pony: The Movie follows Twilight Sparkle and her friends as they embark on an adventure to save Equestria from the villainous Storm King and his commander, Tempest Shadow. The film is rated PG for mild action…

What age rating does My Little Pony: The Movie have?

My Little Pony: The Movie is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

What is My Little Pony: The Movie about?

My Little Pony: The Movie follows Twilight Sparkle and her friends as they embark on an adventure to save Equestria from the villainous Storm King and his commander, Tempest Shadow. The film is rated PG for mild action and peril involving animated creatures and magical attacks. Parents should be aware of scenes…

Is there sex or nudity in My Little Pony: The Movie?

There is no sexual content.

How violent is My Little Pony: The Movie?

The film contains mild fantasy action. Characters are frequently threatened by magical energy orbs that turn living beings into stone statues. These interactions are stylized and non-graphic, adhering to the animation modifier for cartoon-style peril.

Is the language in My Little Pony: The Movie appropriate for kids?

There is no profanity in the film.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in My Little Pony: The Movie?

There is no substance use or reference to substances.

What mature themes appear in My Little Pony: The Movie?

Themes include friendship, betrayal, and the emotional impact of abandonment. Twilight Sparkle experiences a moment of intense frustration where she harshly rejects her friends, causing visible distress and hurt feelings.

How long is My Little Pony: The Movie?

My Little Pony: The Movie runs 99 minutes, directed by Jayson Thiessen, released in 2017.

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