Sahara (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A young cobra and his scorpion best friend go on a journey across the Sahara desert to save a new-found love.
Rated NR • 2017 • 1h 26m
Sahara is a computer-animated adventure following Ajar the cobra and his friend Pitt the scorpion as they journey through the desert to save a fellow snake. The film features stylized cartoon peril, mild thematic bullying, and brief instances of crude humor that warrant caution for very young or sensitive viewers. Parents should note scenes involving predator traps and a climactic, intense sandstorm battle. It is generally suitable for… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Sahara appropriate for kids?
Sahara is a computer-animated adventure following Ajar the cobra and his friend Pitt the scorpion as they journey through the desert to save a fellow snake. The film features stylized cartoon peril, mild thematic bullying, and brief instances of crude humor that warrant caution… Read more — free account
Content severity in Sahara
What happens in Sahara, moment by moment
- 0:10 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Sahara
There is a brief, inappropriate instance where a human character is shown wearing very short shorts. A scene shows three characters watching a man urinate, focusing on their reactions. There are also unfounded rumors of incestuous relationships between characters, which are dismissed within the plot.
Violence and gore in Sahara
Violence is stylized and slapstick, consistent with cartoon animation. Actions include head-banging against sand, tail-slapping, and a tense moment where a character's skin peels off during an escape. No blood or realistic gore is depicted.
Language in Sahara
Mild, infrequent name-calling occurs, such as 'freak' and 'chubby.' A character uses the phrase 'flip the bird' and 'Oh my God' is mentioned a couple of times, but there is no profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Sahara
A character displays a dependency on pollen, which is treated as an addiction. In one scene, this character is shown snorting sand as a substitute.
Mature themes in Sahara
The narrative explores prejudice between 'Dusties' and 'Green Snakes.' There are also brief, potentially sensitive mentions of disordered eating and body image issues within a dance class setting, as well as a mention of a character's family being killed.
Scary moments in Sahara
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Sahara 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sahara appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Sahara is best for ages 7+. It's rated NR. Sahara is a computer-animated adventure following Ajar the cobra and his friend Pitt the scorpion as they journey through the desert to save a fellow snake. The film features stylized cartoon peril, mild thematic…
What age rating does Sahara have?
Sahara is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Sahara about?
Sahara is a computer-animated adventure following Ajar the cobra and his friend Pitt the scorpion as they journey through the desert to save a fellow snake. The film features stylized cartoon peril, mild thematic bullying, and brief instances of crude humor that warrant caution for very young or sensitive viewers…
Is there sex or nudity in Sahara?
There is a brief, inappropriate instance where a human character is shown wearing very short shorts. A scene shows three characters watching a man urinate, focusing on their reactions. There are also unfounded rumors of incestuous relationships between…
How violent is Sahara?
Violence is stylized and slapstick, consistent with cartoon animation. Actions include head-banging against sand, tail-slapping, and a tense moment where a character's skin peels off during an escape. No blood or realistic gore is depicted.
Is the language in Sahara appropriate for kids?
Mild, infrequent name-calling occurs, such as 'freak' and 'chubby.' A character uses the phrase 'flip the bird' and 'Oh my God' is mentioned a couple of times, but there is no profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Sahara?
A character displays a dependency on pollen, which is treated as an addiction. In one scene, this character is shown snorting sand as a substitute.
What mature themes appear in Sahara?
The narrative explores prejudice between 'Dusties' and 'Green Snakes.' There are also brief, potentially sensitive mentions of disordered eating and body image issues within a dance class setting, as well as a mention of a character's family being killed.
How long is Sahara?
Sahara runs 86 minutes, directed by Pierre Coré, released in 2017.
Where can I read the full Sahara parent guide?
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