
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse traveling together in the boy's search for home.
Rated G • 2022 • 35m
This G-rated animated short, based on the best-selling book, is a gentle and meditative film about friendship and kindness. It is entirely free of sexual content, violence, profanity, and substance use, making it suitable for all ages. The film's primary content concerns are thematic, exploring concepts like loneliness, fear, and self-doubt in a hopeful way. A few scenes of very mild peril, including a tense encounter with a predatory… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse appropriate for kids?
This G-rated animated short, based on the best-selling book, is a gentle and meditative film about friendship and kindness. It is entirely free of sexual content, violence, profanity, and substance use, making it suitable for all ages. The film's primary content concerns are… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
What happens in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, moment by moment
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Sex and nudity in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
None. This film is entirely free of sexual content, nudity, and romantic innuendo.
Violence and gore in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
None. The film contains no fighting or violent acts. A fox is initially portrayed as a predator and a character gets briefly caught in a snare, but these moments are resolved through kindness and no one is harmed.
Language in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
None. There is no profanity or inappropriate language.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, drug, or tobacco use.
Mature themes in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
The film explores gentle but mature themes of loneliness, fear, kindness, and the meaning of home and friendship. Moments of mild peril include a character falling into a river, a tense encounter with a fox, and a brief storm that might worry very young children. Characters openly discuss their fears and vulnerabilities, providing comforting lessons about bravery and self-acceptance.
Scary moments in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse 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 Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse is best for ages 4+. It's rated G. This G-rated animated short, based on the best-selling book, is a gentle and meditative film about friendship and kindness. It is entirely free of sexual content, violence, profanity, and substance use, making it…
What age rating does The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse have?
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 4+.
What is The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse about?
This G-rated animated short, based on the best-selling book, is a gentle and meditative film about friendship and kindness. It is entirely free of sexual content, violence, profanity, and substance use, making it suitable for all ages. The film's primary content concerns are thematic, exploring concepts like…
Is there sex or nudity in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse?
None. This film is entirely free of sexual content, nudity, and romantic innuendo.
How violent is The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse?
None. The film contains no fighting or violent acts. A fox is initially portrayed as a predator and a character gets briefly caught in a snare, but these moments are resolved through kindness and no one is harmed.
Is the language in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity or inappropriate language.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse?
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, drug, or tobacco use.
What mature themes appear in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse?
The film explores gentle but mature themes of loneliness, fear, kindness, and the meaning of home and friendship. Moments of mild peril include a character falling into a river, a tense encounter with a fox, and a brief storm that might worry very young…
How long is The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse?
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse runs 35 minutes, directed by Charlie Mackesy, Peter Baynton, released in 2022.
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