The Boxtrolls (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
An orphaned boy raised by underground creatures called Boxtrolls comes up from the sewers and out of his box to save his family and the town from the evil exterminator, Archibald Snatcher.
Rated PG • 2014 • 1h 37m
The Boxtrolls is a stop-motion animated film about a young boy named Eggs who is raised by subterranean creatures and must protect his family from an obsessed exterminator, Archibald Snatcher. The PG rating reflects its dark, gothic visual style, frequent peril, and intense sequences involving creature entrapment and threats of violence. While the Boxtrolls themselves are endearing, the villain's grotesque physical transformations and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Boxtrolls appropriate for kids?
The Boxtrolls is a stop-motion animated film about a young boy named Eggs who is raised by subterranean creatures and must protect his family from an obsessed exterminator, Archibald Snatcher. The PG rating reflects its dark, gothic visual style, frequent peril, and intense… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Boxtrolls
What happens in The Boxtrolls, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:24 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Boxtrolls
Mild. There are occasional jokes about bodily functions, such as a character being scolded for scratching his groin, and brief glimpses of a troll's bare buttocks. Some adult characters are depicted with visible cleavage.
Violence and gore in The Boxtrolls
Moderate. The film features stylized, cartoon-style peril, including Boxtrolls being captured in cages, traps, and threatened with crushers. While mostly non-human violence, the antagonist Snatcher exhibits threatening behavior and is killed in a grotesque manner after swelling up. There is no blood, but the stakes are consistently high.
Language in The Boxtrolls
None. The dialogue is free of profanity, with only a single, isolated use of 'Oh my god.'
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Boxtrolls
None. There is a single, passing reference to alcohol, but no usage or promotion of substances.
Mature themes in The Boxtrolls
Moderate. The narrative deals with themes of prejudice, mob mentality, and parental abandonment. There are recurring references to the Boxtrolls 'eating babies' and 'bones,' which are portrayed as false, scary rumors spread by the villain.
Scary moments in The Boxtrolls
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Boxtrolls 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 Boxtrolls appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Boxtrolls is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. The Boxtrolls is a stop-motion animated film about a young boy named Eggs who is raised by subterranean creatures and must protect his family from an obsessed exterminator, Archibald Snatcher. The PG rating reflects its…
What age rating does The Boxtrolls have?
The Boxtrolls is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is The Boxtrolls about?
The Boxtrolls is a stop-motion animated film about a young boy named Eggs who is raised by subterranean creatures and must protect his family from an obsessed exterminator, Archibald Snatcher. The PG rating reflects its dark, gothic visual style, frequent peril, and intense sequences involving creature entrapment and…
Is there sex or nudity in The Boxtrolls?
Mild. There are occasional jokes about bodily functions, such as a character being scolded for scratching his groin, and brief glimpses of a troll's bare buttocks. Some adult characters are depicted with visible cleavage.
How violent is The Boxtrolls?
Moderate. The film features stylized, cartoon-style peril, including Boxtrolls being captured in cages, traps, and threatened with crushers. While mostly non-human violence, the antagonist Snatcher exhibits threatening behavior and is killed in a grotesque…
Is the language in The Boxtrolls appropriate for kids?
None. The dialogue is free of profanity, with only a single, isolated use of 'Oh my god.'
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Boxtrolls?
None. There is a single, passing reference to alcohol, but no usage or promotion of substances.
What mature themes appear in The Boxtrolls?
Moderate. The narrative deals with themes of prejudice, mob mentality, and parental abandonment. There are recurring references to the Boxtrolls 'eating babies' and 'bones,' which are portrayed as false, scary rumors spread by the villain.
How long is The Boxtrolls?
The Boxtrolls runs 97 minutes, directed by Graham Annable, Anthony Stacchi, released in 2014.
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