Rumble (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Rumble is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. Rumble is a family-friendly animated sports comedy set in a world where giant monsters compete as professional wrestlers. Following teenager Winnie Coyle as she trains a lovable underdog monster named Rayburn Jr., the…

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

Rumble is a family-friendly animated sports comedy set in a world where giant monsters compete as professional wrestlers. Following teenager Winnie Coyle as she trains a lovable underdog monster named Rayburn Jr., the film explores themes of legacy, self-confidence, and finding one's unique path. While there is mild…

There is no sexual content. A minor character appears in his underwear, and some wrestling fans are shown shirtless, but these are incidental and non-sexual.

The violence is limited to stylized, cartoon-style monster wrestling. Characters engage in wrestling maneuvers like body slams and throws, but there is no blood or realistic injury shown. We have applied the animation modifier as the violence is non-human and…

Language is very mild. There are brief, isolated uses of 'heck' and 'gosh,' which are used in a non-aggressive manner.

There is no substance use in the film.

The film deals with themes of living in a parent's shadow, performance anxiety, and the pressure of public expectations. Winnie's father's passing is mentioned as a driver of the plot, though it is handled with a light, reflective touch.

Rumble runs 95 minutes, directed by Hamish Grieve, released in 2021.

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