Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. This revival of the classic '90s Nicktoon sees Rocko, Heffer, and Filburt return to a modern O-Town after 20 years in space. The film is unrated but would align with a TV-PG rating, primarily for its central, mature…

Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

This revival of the classic '90s Nicktoon sees Rocko, Heffer, and Filburt return to a modern O-Town after 20 years in space. The film is unrated but would align with a TV-PG rating, primarily for its central, mature theme involving a major character, Rachel Bighead, revealing she is transgender, and her father's…

Contains a few instances of mild, cartoonish innuendo typical of the series. For example, a character's popsicle is used for a suggestive phallic joke, and a superhero character on TV briefly rubs his nipples against the screen. These moments are played for…

Violence is mild and entirely comedic slapstick, in line with the original cartoon. Scenes include crash landings, characters getting squashed or electrocuted without injury, and a house being demolished. There is no blood, gore, or lasting harm depicted.

Not an issue. No profanity is used in the film.

None. There is no depiction of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.

The central and most significant theme is about identity and acceptance, as a main character, Ralph Bighead, has transitioned and is now named Rachel. This is handled directly, including her father Ed's initial angry rejection and transphobia, which may be…

Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling runs 45 minutes, directed by Joe Murray, Cosmo Segurson, released in 2019.

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