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Sketch (2025) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

When a young girl’s sketchbook falls into a strange pond, her drawings come to life—chaotic, real, and on the loose. As the town descends into chaos, her family must reunite and stop the monsters they never meant to unleash.

Rated PG • 2025 • 1h 33m

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Sketch follows siblings Amber and Jack after they accidentally bring Amber's monstrous drawings to life through a magical pond. The family must unite to contain the chaotic creatures before they overwhelm their town. Parents should be aware that while the film has a PG rating, it features intense monster encounters and sequences that lean into horror-style visuals. It is best suited for older children and teens who enjoy supernatural… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Tony Hale
Tony Hale
D'Arcy Carden
D'Arcy Carden
Bianca Belle
Bianca Belle
Kue Lawrence
Kue Lawrence
KC
Kalon Cox
JK
Jaxen Kenner
GR
Genesis Rose Brown
Randa Newman
Randa Newman
Allie McCulloch
Allie McCulloch
NB
Nadia Benavides
DC
Dajanae Cole
JI
Josh Inocalla
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Is Sketch appropriate for kids?

Sketch follows siblings Amber and Jack after they accidentally bring Amber's monstrous drawings to life through a magical pond. The family must unite to contain the chaotic creatures before they overwhelm their town. Parents should be aware that while the film has a PG rating… Read more — free account

Content severity in Sketch

Sex None 0/10
Violence Strong 5/10
Language Moderate 3/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in Sketch, moment by moment

  1. 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
  2. 0:18 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
  3. 0:32 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
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Sex and nudity in Sketch

There is no sexual content.

Violence and gore in Sketch

Moderate. Characters are frequently placed in peril as monstrous drawings attack the town and chase children. There are scenes of cars crashing and weaponized objects being animated to battle creatures. Some monsters explode into colored crayon debris rather than blood, though some injury is implied.

Language in Sketch

Mild. The film contains occasional use of profanity including 'shit,' 'bastard,' and 'ass,' used sparingly throughout the dialogue.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Sketch

None. There is no on-screen substance use.

Mature themes in Sketch

Moderate. The film deals with themes of grief and loss, specifically centering on a father mourning his deceased wife. The children's attempt to use the magical pond to interact with their mother's remains adds an emotional, somber layer to the narrative.

Scary moments in Sketch

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Sketch 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 Sketch appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Sketch is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Sketch follows siblings Amber and Jack after they accidentally bring Amber's monstrous drawings to life through a magical pond. The family must unite to contain the chaotic creatures before they overwhelm their town…

What age rating does Sketch have?

Sketch is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Sketch about?

Sketch follows siblings Amber and Jack after they accidentally bring Amber's monstrous drawings to life through a magical pond. The family must unite to contain the chaotic creatures before they overwhelm their town. Parents should be aware that while the film has a PG rating, it features intense monster encounters…

Is there sex or nudity in Sketch?

There is no sexual content.

How violent is Sketch?

Moderate. Characters are frequently placed in peril as monstrous drawings attack the town and chase children. There are scenes of cars crashing and weaponized objects being animated to battle creatures. Some monsters explode into colored crayon debris rather…

Is the language in Sketch appropriate for kids?

Mild. The film contains occasional use of profanity including 'shit,' 'bastard,' and 'ass,' used sparingly throughout the dialogue.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Sketch?

None. There is no on-screen substance use.

What mature themes appear in Sketch?

Moderate. The film deals with themes of grief and loss, specifically centering on a father mourning his deceased wife. The children's attempt to use the magical pond to interact with their mother's remains adds an emotional, somber layer to the narrative.

How long is Sketch?

Sketch runs 93 minutes, directed by Seth Worley, released in 2025.

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