Norm of the North (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Polar bear Norm and his three Arctic lemming buddies are forced out into the world once their icy home begins melting and breaking apart. Landing in New York, Norm begins life anew as a performing corporate mascot, only to discover that his new employers are directly responsible for the destruction of his polar home.
Rated PG • 2016 • 1h 26m
Norm of the North is an animated film whose PG rating is for mild cartoon action and some rude humor. The story follows a talking polar bear, Norm, who travels to New York City to stop a corporation from destroying his Arctic home. The violence consists of slapstick antics and brief moments of peril, such as characters being caught in an avalanche or chased by animal control, none of which is graphic or scary. Rude humor includes a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Norm of the North appropriate for kids?
Norm of the North is an animated film whose PG rating is for mild cartoon action and some rude humor. The story follows a talking polar bear, Norm, who travels to New York City to stop a corporation from destroying his Arctic home. The violence consists of slapstick antics and… Read more — free account
Content severity in Norm of the North
What happens in Norm of the North, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:09 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Norm of the North
Rude and toilet humor is mild and infrequent. A character briefly twerks as part of a dance number. In one scene, a lemming is shown urinating into a fish tank (the stream is non-graphic). At the end of the film, two polar bears marry and are shown with their cubs, with no sexual element. The film does not contain any sexual content, innuendo, or nudity.
Violence and gore in Norm of the North
Violence is mild, brief, and entirely cartoonish, with a focus on slapstick comedy and light peril. A character is nearly caught in an avalanche but is unharmed. An orca is briefly shown eating a seal in a non-graphic manner typical of nature scenes. A villain threatens Norm with a tranquilizer gun but is easily subdued. Other scenes include chase sequences and characters being comically electrocuted or captured in nets, all without injury or distress.
Language in Norm of the North
Language is not a concern. The IMDb Parents Guide notes the use of words like "crap" and "moron," but these are very sparse and used in a non-aggressive context.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Norm of the North
None. Alcohol, drugs, and smoking are not present in the film. The IMDb Parents Guide contains user-submitted joke entries about this category that are false.
Mature themes in Norm of the North
The film's main themes are environmentalism, corporate greed, and family. The central plot involves animals trying to save their polar home from being destroyed by housing developments, which may be sad for some younger viewers. Norm is briefly an outcast in his own community, and his grandfather is captured by the villain, creating moments of mild emotional duress that are quickly resolved. Main characters are placed in peril but are always rescued without harm.
Scary moments in Norm of the North
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Norm of the North 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 Norm of the North appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Norm of the North is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. Norm of the North is an animated film whose PG rating is for mild cartoon action and some rude humor. The story follows a talking polar bear, Norm, who travels to New York City to stop a corporation from destroying his…
What age rating does Norm of the North have?
Norm of the North is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is Norm of the North about?
Norm of the North is an animated film whose PG rating is for mild cartoon action and some rude humor. The story follows a talking polar bear, Norm, who travels to New York City to stop a corporation from destroying his Arctic home. The violence consists of slapstick antics and brief moments of peril, such as…
Is there sex or nudity in Norm of the North?
Rude and toilet humor is mild and infrequent. A character briefly twerks as part of a dance number. In one scene, a lemming is shown urinating into a fish tank (the stream is non-graphic). At the end of the film, two polar bears marry and are shown with their…
How violent is Norm of the North?
Violence is mild, brief, and entirely cartoonish, with a focus on slapstick comedy and light peril. A character is nearly caught in an avalanche but is unharmed. An orca is briefly shown eating a seal in a non-graphic manner typical of nature scenes. A…
Is the language in Norm of the North appropriate for kids?
Language is not a concern. The IMDb Parents Guide notes the use of words like "crap" and "moron," but these are very sparse and used in a non-aggressive context.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Norm of the North?
None. Alcohol, drugs, and smoking are not present in the film. The IMDb Parents Guide contains user-submitted joke entries about this category that are false.
What mature themes appear in Norm of the North?
The film's main themes are environmentalism, corporate greed, and family. The central plot involves animals trying to save their polar home from being destroyed by housing developments, which may be sad for some younger viewers. Norm is briefly an outcast in…
How long is Norm of the North?
Norm of the North runs 86 minutes, directed by Trevor Wall, released in 2016.
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