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Secret Zoo (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A lawyer is given the mission of revitalising a bankrupt zoo that has no animals. When he and a group of zookeepers come up with the idea to dress like animals and his fake polar bear goes viral, the zoo becomes a hit, before his law firm’s real intentions are revealed.

Rated 6 • 2020 • 1h 57m

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Secret Zoo is a lighthearted South Korean comedy following a lawyer, Tae-soo, who is tasked with revitalizing a bankrupt zoo by having zookeepers wear animal suits to attract visitors. The film primarily focuses on comedic misunderstandings and workplace camaraderie as the staff attempts to maintain their ruse. Parents should be aware of some mild slapstick violence and occasional comedic sexual innuendo involving the costumes. It is… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Ahn Jae-hong
Ahn Jae-hong
Kang So-ra
Kang So-ra
Park Young-kyu
Park Young-kyu
Kim Seung-oh
Kim Seung-oh
Jeon Yeo-bin
Jeon Yeo-bin
Park Hyuk-kwon
Park Hyuk-kwon
Seo Hyun-woo
Seo Hyun-woo
Jang Seung-jo
Jang Seung-jo
Han Ye-ri
Han Ye-ri
Kim Ki-cheon
Kim Ki-cheon
Park Hyoung-soo
Park Hyoung-soo
Kim Heung-rae
Kim Heung-rae
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Is Secret Zoo appropriate for kids?

Secret Zoo is a lighthearted South Korean comedy following a lawyer, Tae-soo, who is tasked with revitalizing a bankrupt zoo by having zookeepers wear animal suits to attract visitors. The film primarily focuses on comedic misunderstandings and workplace camaraderie as the staff… Read more — free account

Content severity in Secret Zoo

Sex Moderate 3/10
Violence Moderate 4/10
Language Mild 2/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

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  2. 0:20 💬 Language 2/10
  3. 0:30 🍷 Substances 2/10
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Sex and nudity in Secret Zoo

The film contains very mild, non-explicit content. There is a single instance of a character accidentally grabbing a colleague's breast while she is wearing an animal costume, which is played for slapstick comedy rather than sexual gratification. A brief, innocent kiss between two characters also occurs.

Violence and gore in Secret Zoo

Violence is infrequent and comedic in nature. The most notable scene involves a bear attack, which is presented without gore or blood. Much of the conflict arises from the physical comedy of characters struggling to perform as animals while trapped in cumbersome suits.

Language in Secret Zoo

Language is mild throughout the film. Occasional profanity is used, but it does not feature frequent or harsh expletives.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Secret Zoo

Alcohol consumption is present in a few scenes, typically shown as social drinking among the characters after work hours. It is incidental and not glorified.

Mature themes in Secret Zoo

The core themes revolve around corporate manipulation, the pressure of professional success, and the preservation of a struggling zoo. These mature concepts are treated with a comedic tone suitable for older children.

Scary moments in Secret Zoo

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Secret Zoo 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 Secret Zoo appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Secret Zoo is best for ages 10+. It's rated 6. Secret Zoo is a lighthearted South Korean comedy following a lawyer, Tae-soo, who is tasked with revitalizing a bankrupt zoo by having zookeepers wear animal suits to attract visitors. The film primarily focuses on…

What age rating does Secret Zoo have?

Secret Zoo is officially rated 6. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Secret Zoo about?

Secret Zoo is a lighthearted South Korean comedy following a lawyer, Tae-soo, who is tasked with revitalizing a bankrupt zoo by having zookeepers wear animal suits to attract visitors. The film primarily focuses on comedic misunderstandings and workplace camaraderie as the staff attempts to maintain their ruse…

Is there sex or nudity in Secret Zoo?

The film contains very mild, non-explicit content. There is a single instance of a character accidentally grabbing a colleague's breast while she is wearing an animal costume, which is played for slapstick comedy rather than sexual gratification. A brief…

How violent is Secret Zoo?

Violence is infrequent and comedic in nature. The most notable scene involves a bear attack, which is presented without gore or blood. Much of the conflict arises from the physical comedy of characters struggling to perform as animals while trapped in…

Is the language in Secret Zoo appropriate for kids?

Language is mild throughout the film. Occasional profanity is used, but it does not feature frequent or harsh expletives.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Secret Zoo?

Alcohol consumption is present in a few scenes, typically shown as social drinking among the characters after work hours. It is incidental and not glorified.

What mature themes appear in Secret Zoo?

The core themes revolve around corporate manipulation, the pressure of professional success, and the preservation of a struggling zoo. These mature concepts are treated with a comedic tone suitable for older children.

How long is Secret Zoo?

Secret Zoo runs 117 minutes, directed by Son Jae-gon, released in 2020.

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