The Amazing Maurice (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Maurice is a streetwise ginger cat who comes up with a money-making scam by befriending a group of self-taught talking rats. When Maurice and the rodents meet a bookworm called Malicia, their little con soon goes down the drain.
Rated PG • 2022 • 1h 33m
The Amazing Maurice is a PG-rated animated film that follows a streetwise cat and his sentient rat companions as they navigate a dangerous conspiracy in the town of Bad Blintz. Parents should be aware of stylized cartoon peril, intense fantasy themes regarding death, and scenes involving menacing rat-catchers. While the film features dark moments and occasional threats to characters, it is primarily a lighthearted adventure suitable… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Amazing Maurice appropriate for kids?
The Amazing Maurice is a PG-rated animated film that follows a streetwise cat and his sentient rat companions as they navigate a dangerous conspiracy in the town of Bad Blintz. Parents should be aware of stylized cartoon peril, intense fantasy themes regarding death, and scenes… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Amazing Maurice
What happens in The Amazing Maurice, moment by moment
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:35 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:48 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Amazing Maurice
There is no sexual content in this film.
Violence and gore in The Amazing Maurice
Violence is depicted through stylized cartoon action, including rodents being captured by traps and occasional physical scuffles. These scenes feature non-human characters and lack realistic gore or lasting consequences, fitting the animation modifier for mild cartoon peril.
Language in The Amazing Maurice
There is no profanity in this film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Amazing Maurice
There is brief, passing mention of an old piper who drinks, and some characters appear dazed or behave in ways that mildly suggest intoxication.
Mature themes in The Amazing Maurice
The film explores mature, fantasy-based themes, including the personification of Death, the existential dread of being a 'Rat King,' and the concept of characters facing their mortality. These moments are handled with a blend of dark humor and gravity consistent with the Discworld setting.
Scary moments in The Amazing Maurice
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Amazing Maurice 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 The Amazing Maurice appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Amazing Maurice is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. The Amazing Maurice is a PG-rated animated film that follows a streetwise cat and his sentient rat companions as they navigate a dangerous conspiracy in the town of Bad Blintz. Parents should be aware of stylized…
What age rating does The Amazing Maurice have?
The Amazing Maurice is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is The Amazing Maurice about?
The Amazing Maurice is a PG-rated animated film that follows a streetwise cat and his sentient rat companions as they navigate a dangerous conspiracy in the town of Bad Blintz. Parents should be aware of stylized cartoon peril, intense fantasy themes regarding death, and scenes involving menacing rat-catchers. While…
Is there sex or nudity in The Amazing Maurice?
There is no sexual content in this film.
How violent is The Amazing Maurice?
Violence is depicted through stylized cartoon action, including rodents being captured by traps and occasional physical scuffles. These scenes feature non-human characters and lack realistic gore or lasting consequences, fitting the animation modifier for…
Is the language in The Amazing Maurice appropriate for kids?
There is no profanity in this film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Amazing Maurice?
There is brief, passing mention of an old piper who drinks, and some characters appear dazed or behave in ways that mildly suggest intoxication.
What mature themes appear in The Amazing Maurice?
The film explores mature, fantasy-based themes, including the personification of Death, the existential dread of being a 'Rat King,' and the concept of characters facing their mortality. These moments are handled with a blend of dark humor and gravity…
How long is The Amazing Maurice?
The Amazing Maurice runs 93 minutes, directed by Toby Genkel, released in 2022.
Where can I read the full The Amazing Maurice parent guide?
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