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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Director: David Hand
Released: 1937
Duration: 83 min
Rating: 7.1

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is jealous because she wants to be known as "the fairest in the land," and Snow White's beauty surpasses her own.

Rated G • 1938 • 1h 23m

Directed by David Hand

7.1

5K+

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Overall: A princess flees her jealous stepmother and takes shelter with seven dwarfs. The first feature-length animated film — G rating is appropriate, but the Evil Queen's transformations may frighten very young children.

Cast

Adriana Caselotti

Lucille La Verne

Harry Stockwell

Roy Atwell

Pinto Colvig

Otis Harlan

Scotty Mattraw

Billy Gilbert

Eddie Collins

Moroni Olsen

Marion Darlington

Purv Pullen

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Is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Sex None 0/10

Violence Mild 2/10

Language None 0/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Mild 2/10

What happens in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, moment by moment

0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 1/10
0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
0:38 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10

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Sex and nudity in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

None.

Violence and gore in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

The Evil Queen's terrifying transformation into a hag. Commanded assassination of Snow White. Classic fairy-tale darkness.

Language in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

None.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

None.

Mature themes in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Jealousy and vanity as forces of evil. The dwarfs as one of animation's first great ensemble casts. The film that proved animated features could sustain a full story.

Scary moments in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 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 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is best for ages 5+. It's rated G. Overall: A princess flees her jealous stepmother and takes shelter with seven dwarfs. The first feature-length animated film — G rating is appropriate, but the Evil Queen's transformations may frighten very young…

What age rating does Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs have?

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 5+.

What is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs about?

Is there sex or nudity in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

None.

How violent is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

The Evil Queen's terrifying transformation into a hag. Commanded assassination of Snow White. Classic fairy-tale darkness.

Is the language in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs appropriate for kids?

None.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

None.

What mature themes appear in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

Jealousy and vanity as forces of evil. The dwarfs as one of animation's first great ensemble casts. The film that proved animated features could sustain a full story.

How long is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs runs 83 minutes, directed by David Hand, released in 1937.

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