Revolting Rhymes (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Revolting Rhymes is best for ages 6+. It's rated 6. Revolting Rhymes is a 60-minute animated adaptation of Roald Dahl’s twisted fairy-tale poems, presented as two roughly 30-minute segments. It’s unrated but was certified 'Tous publics' in France; parents should expect…

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

Revolting Rhymes is a 60-minute animated adaptation of Roald Dahl’s twisted fairy-tale poems, presented as two roughly 30-minute segments. It’s unrated but was certified 'Tous publics' in France; parents should expect stylized, darkly comic takes on familiar tales with mild cartoon violence, tense chase moments, and…

None. There is no on-screen sex, nudity, or explicit romantic activity in the film; relationships are treated in a brief, non-sexual way or via implication only.

Mild, stylized cartoon violence and peril: characters are chased, knocked over, threatened by a menacing wolf and other antagonists, and there are quick slapstick scuffles. Nothing is graphic — no blood, gore, or realistic injury is shown — but a few scenes…

Light, cheeky language and rhymed insults appear occasionally; the script uses rude or impolite words for comic effect but there is no sustained strong profanity. Most offending lines are playful taunts in Dahl’s rhyming style.

None. The film does not depict smoking, hard drug use, or alcohol consumption in any notable way.

The film repeatedly subverts classic fairy-tale outcomes and explores darker themes — danger to children, threats from predators, and characters being outwitted or punished. Themes are handled with Roald Dahl’s black humor and may include implied peril or…

Revolting Rhymes runs 60 minutes, directed by Jan Lachauer, Jakob Schuh, released in 2017.

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