Planes (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Planes is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. Planes follows Dusty Crophopper, a small agricultural plane who dreams of winning a global air race despite his debilitating fear of heights. This Disneytoon film is rated PG for mild action and rude humor, featuring…

Planes is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

Planes follows Dusty Crophopper, a small agricultural plane who dreams of winning a global air race despite his debilitating fear of heights. This Disneytoon film is rated PG for mild action and rude humor, featuring scenes of intense storm peril and references to war-related trauma involving character death. Parents…

Contains very mild innuendo used for comic effect. A romantic subplot involves a plane attempting to woo another with gestures and songs, and a brief kiss results in visible lip marks.

Features mild, stylized action involving racing collisions and high-stakes peril. Notable scenes include a flashback depicting a wartime squadron crash, mid-air sabotage that forces a protagonist into a dangerous storm, and various high-speed racing accidents.

Contains mild name-calling and suggestive insults, such as 'go plow yourself', 'idiot', 'moron', and 'knucklehead'. These are used in the context of sports rivalries.

Depicts 'petroleum product' consumption in a bar-like setting where characters drink from cans. One character is disqualified for using an illegal performance-enhancing fuel substance.

Deals with mature topics including wartime trauma, the loss of comrades in combat, and the lingering psychological effects of failure. The story also explores competitive betrayal and the difficulty of overcoming personal fears.

Planes runs 91 minutes, directed by Klay Hall, released in 2013.

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