The Blue Umbrella (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
It is just another evening commute until the rain starts to fall, and the city comes alive to the sound of dripping rain pipes, whistling awnings and gurgling gutters.
Rated G • 2013 • 7m
The Blue Umbrella is a seven-minute animated short film that depicts a charming, rain-soaked romance between two anthropomorphic umbrellas in a bustling city. The story features mild, stylized peril as the blue umbrella is swept away by the wind and endangered by traffic. The film is entirely non-verbal, containing no dialogue, sexual content, or substance use. It is a gentle, G-rated experience appropriate for all audiences, with a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Blue Umbrella appropriate for kids?
The Blue Umbrella is a seven-minute animated short film that depicts a charming, rain-soaked romance between two anthropomorphic umbrellas in a bustling city. The story features mild, stylized peril as the blue umbrella is swept away by the wind and endangered by traffic. The… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Blue Umbrella
What happens in The Blue Umbrella, moment by moment
- 0:02 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:04 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Blue Umbrella
None. There is no sexual content.
Violence and gore in The Blue Umbrella
The violence is limited to non-human, anthropomorphic objects being caught in a storm or traffic. A construction sign accidentally knocks the blue umbrella, and he is briefly struck by a passing truck, but the framing is stylized animation with no blood or gore.
Language in The Blue Umbrella
None. The film is entirely silent.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Blue Umbrella
None. There is no substance use.
Mature themes in The Blue Umbrella
The film explores themes of loss, separation, and persistence. The blue umbrella faces a scary moment of being separated from his owner and feeling overwhelmed by the city environment.
Scary moments in The Blue Umbrella
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Blue Umbrella 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 Blue Umbrella appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Blue Umbrella is best for ages 3+. It's rated G. The Blue Umbrella is a seven-minute animated short film that depicts a charming, rain-soaked romance between two anthropomorphic umbrellas in a bustling city. The story features mild, stylized peril as the blue umbrella…
What age rating does The Blue Umbrella have?
The Blue Umbrella is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 3+.
What is The Blue Umbrella about?
The Blue Umbrella is a seven-minute animated short film that depicts a charming, rain-soaked romance between two anthropomorphic umbrellas in a bustling city. The story features mild, stylized peril as the blue umbrella is swept away by the wind and endangered by traffic. The film is entirely non-verbal, containing no…
Is there sex or nudity in The Blue Umbrella?
None. There is no sexual content.
How violent is The Blue Umbrella?
The violence is limited to non-human, anthropomorphic objects being caught in a storm or traffic. A construction sign accidentally knocks the blue umbrella, and he is briefly struck by a passing truck, but the framing is stylized animation with no blood or…
Is the language in The Blue Umbrella appropriate for kids?
None. The film is entirely silent.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Blue Umbrella?
None. There is no substance use.
What mature themes appear in The Blue Umbrella?
The film explores themes of loss, separation, and persistence. The blue umbrella faces a scary moment of being separated from his owner and feeling overwhelmed by the city environment.
How long is The Blue Umbrella?
The Blue Umbrella runs 7 minutes, directed by Saschka Unseld, released in 2013.
Where can I read the full The Blue Umbrella parent guide?
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