The Cat in the Hat (2003) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
During a rainy day, and while their mother is out, Conrad and Sally, and their pet fish, are visited by the mischievous Cat in the Hat. Fun soon turns to mayhem, and the siblings must figure out how to rid themselves of the maniacal Cat.
Rated PG • 2003 • 1h 22m
Two bored kids' rainy day is upended when a chaotic, anarchic Cat in the Hat arrives and turns the house upside down, in a live-action take on the Seuss book.
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Is The Cat in the Hat appropriate for kids?
Two bored kids' rainy day is upended when a chaotic, anarchic Cat in the Hat arrives and turns the house upside down, in a live-action take on the Seuss book. Read more — free account
Content severity in The Cat in the Hat
What happens in The Cat in the Hat, moment by moment
- 0:30 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:35 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:39 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Cat in the Hat
Mild. A surprising amount of adult-pitched innuendo and double-entendres for a kids' film.
Violence and gore in The Cat in the Hat
Mild slapstick — household chaos and comic mishaps; bloodless.
Language in The Cat in the Hat
Mild. Some crude humor and a near-curse-word gag.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Cat in the Hat
None of note.
Mature themes in The Cat in the Hat
Fun versus responsibility, and imagination. Note: the film drew criticism for crude, adult-leaning humor that sits oddly with the Seuss source; broadly silly but a bit edgy for the youngest.
Scary moments in The Cat in the Hat
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Cat in the Hat 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 Cat in the Hat appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Cat in the Hat is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. Two bored kids' rainy day is upended when a chaotic, anarchic Cat in the Hat arrives and turns the house upside down, in a live-action take on the Seuss book.
What age rating does The Cat in the Hat have?
The Cat in the Hat is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is The Cat in the Hat about?
Two bored kids' rainy day is upended when a chaotic, anarchic Cat in the Hat arrives and turns the house upside down, in a live-action take on the Seuss book.
Is there sex or nudity in The Cat in the Hat?
Mild. A surprising amount of adult-pitched innuendo and double-entendres for a kids' film.
How violent is The Cat in the Hat?
Mild slapstick — household chaos and comic mishaps; bloodless.
Is the language in The Cat in the Hat appropriate for kids?
Mild. Some crude humor and a near-curse-word gag.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Cat in the Hat?
None of note.
What mature themes appear in The Cat in the Hat?
Fun versus responsibility, and imagination. Note: the film drew criticism for crude, adult-leaning humor that sits oddly with the Seuss source; broadly silly but a bit edgy for the youngest.
How long is The Cat in the Hat?
The Cat in the Hat runs 82 minutes, directed by Bo Welch, released in 2003.
Where can I read the full The Cat in the Hat parent guide?
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