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Robinson Crusoe (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

On a tiny exotic island, Tuesday, an outgoing parrot lives with his quirky animal friends in paradise. However, Tuesday can't stop dreaming about discovering the world. After a violent storm, Tuesday and his friends wake up to find a strange creature on the beach: Robinson Crusoe. Tuesday immediately views Crusoe as his ticket off the island to explore new lands. Likewise, Crusoe soon realizes that the key to surviving on the island is through the help of Tuesday and the other animals. It isn't always easy at first, as the animals… Sign up for the full guide

Rated PG • 2016 • 1h 30m

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Robinson Crusoe is an animated adventure that retells the classic shipwreck story from the perspective of an island parrot named Tuesday. The film features recurring mild peril, including intense storms, shipwrecks, and conflicts between the animals and aggressive cats. Parents should be aware of a few scenes depicting the death of a beloved pet character and some stylized cartoon combat. It is suitable for most school-aged children… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Ilka Bessin
Ilka Bessin
Dieter Hallervorden
Dieter Hallervorden
Matthias Schweighöfer
Matthias Schweighöfer
Aylin Tezel
Aylin Tezel
Kaya Yanar
Kaya Yanar
RA
Ron Allen
TM
Tommy Morgenstern
MH
Melanie Hinze
BF
Bert Franzke
TL
Tobias Lelle
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Is Robinson Crusoe appropriate for kids?

Robinson Crusoe is an animated adventure that retells the classic shipwreck story from the perspective of an island parrot named Tuesday. The film features recurring mild peril, including intense storms, shipwrecks, and conflicts between the animals and aggressive cats. Parents… Read more — free account

Content severity in Robinson Crusoe

Sex None 0/10
Violence Strong 5/10
Language None 0/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in Robinson Crusoe, moment by moment

  1. 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
  2. 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
  3. 0:35 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
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Sex and nudity in Robinson Crusoe

None. Men are briefly shown shirtless, consistent with a tropical island setting.

Violence and gore in Robinson Crusoe

Moderate for an animated film. There is stylized slapstick fighting between cats and island animals, shipwrecks during storms, and fire-related peril. Characters are occasionally trapped under debris, and there is a cannon battle involving pirates.

Language in Robinson Crusoe

None. The film relies on physical humor rather than verbal dialogue.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Robinson Crusoe

None. While the setting involves a shipwrecked cast, there is no drug or alcohol use.

Mature themes in Robinson Crusoe

The film deals with themes of loss, abandonment, and the struggles of displacement. A key emotional beat involves the death of a main animal character in a fire, which is treated with a sense of grief.

Scary moments in Robinson Crusoe

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Robinson Crusoe 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 Robinson Crusoe appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Robinson Crusoe is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. Robinson Crusoe is an animated adventure that retells the classic shipwreck story from the perspective of an island parrot named Tuesday. The film features recurring mild peril, including intense storms, shipwrecks, and…

What age rating does Robinson Crusoe have?

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

What is Robinson Crusoe about?

Robinson Crusoe is an animated adventure that retells the classic shipwreck story from the perspective of an island parrot named Tuesday. The film features recurring mild peril, including intense storms, shipwrecks, and conflicts between the animals and aggressive cats. Parents should be aware of a few scenes…

Is there sex or nudity in Robinson Crusoe?

None. Men are briefly shown shirtless, consistent with a tropical island setting.

How violent is Robinson Crusoe?

Moderate for an animated film. There is stylized slapstick fighting between cats and island animals, shipwrecks during storms, and fire-related peril. Characters are occasionally trapped under debris, and there is a cannon battle involving pirates.

Is the language in Robinson Crusoe appropriate for kids?

None. The film relies on physical humor rather than verbal dialogue.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Robinson Crusoe?

None. While the setting involves a shipwrecked cast, there is no drug or alcohol use.

What mature themes appear in Robinson Crusoe?

The film deals with themes of loss, abandonment, and the struggles of displacement. A key emotional beat involves the death of a main animal character in a fire, which is treated with a sense of grief.

How long is Robinson Crusoe?

Robinson Crusoe runs 90 minutes, directed by Vincent Kesteloot, released in 2016.

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