Tall Tales (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When Apollo, a kindhearted cricket, lands in the village of the Funny Little Bugs, the whole kingdom is about to be disrupted.
Rated PG • 2017 • 1h 27m
Tall Tales is an animated family adventure that tells the story of Apollo, a cricket whose arrival in a village of insects disrupts their peaceful community. The film is rated PG primarily for brief, mild thematic elements involving insect social dynamics and non-human conflict. Parents should be aware that while the tone is largely lighthearted and whimsical, there are occasional sequences of mild peril and stylized cartoon mischief… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Tall Tales appropriate for kids?
Tall Tales is an animated family adventure that tells the story of Apollo, a cricket whose arrival in a village of insects disrupts their peaceful community. The film is rated PG primarily for brief, mild thematic elements involving insect social dynamics and non-human conflict… Read more — free account
Content severity in Tall Tales
What happens in Tall Tales, moment by moment
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
Sex and nudity in Tall Tales
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo present in this animated film.
Violence and gore in Tall Tales
Lighthearted, stylized cartoon violence is present. It consists of minor tussles, chasing, and slapstick interactions between insect characters that are devoid of blood or realistic injury.
Language in Tall Tales
None. The dialogue is clean and free of profanity or offensive language.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Tall Tales
None. There is no tobacco, alcohol, or drug use depicted in the film.
Mature themes in Tall Tales
The film touches on mild themes of social hierarchy and the disruption of community, but these are handled in a light, kid-friendly manner.
Scary moments in Tall Tales
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Tall Tales 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 Tall Tales appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Tall Tales is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. Tall Tales is an animated family adventure that tells the story of Apollo, a cricket whose arrival in a village of insects disrupts their peaceful community. The film is rated PG primarily for brief, mild thematic…
What age rating does Tall Tales have?
Tall Tales is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is Tall Tales about?
Tall Tales is an animated family adventure that tells the story of Apollo, a cricket whose arrival in a village of insects disrupts their peaceful community. The film is rated PG primarily for brief, mild thematic elements involving insect social dynamics and non-human conflict. Parents should be aware that while the…
Is there sex or nudity in Tall Tales?
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo present in this animated film.
How violent is Tall Tales?
Lighthearted, stylized cartoon violence is present. It consists of minor tussles, chasing, and slapstick interactions between insect characters that are devoid of blood or realistic injury.
Is the language in Tall Tales appropriate for kids?
None. The dialogue is clean and free of profanity or offensive language.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Tall Tales?
None. There is no tobacco, alcohol, or drug use depicted in the film.
What mature themes appear in Tall Tales?
The film touches on mild themes of social hierarchy and the disruption of community, but these are handled in a light, kid-friendly manner.
How long is Tall Tales?
Tall Tales runs 87 minutes, directed by Antoon Krings, Arnaud Bouron, released in 2017.
Where can I read the full Tall Tales parent guide?
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