The Croods (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The prehistoric Croods family live in a particularly dangerous moment in time. Patriarch Grug, his mate Ugga, teenage daughter Eep, son Thunk, and feisty Gran gather food by day and huddle together in a cave at night. When a more evolved caveman named Guy arrives on the scene, Grug is distrustful, but it soon becomes apparent that Guy is correct about the impending destruction of their world.
Rated PG • 2013 • 1h 38m
A prehistoric cave family is forced out of their cave by disaster and encounters a more imaginative young man who helps them navigate a changed world. Nicolas Cage and Ryan Reynolds. The PG rating is appropriate.
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Is The Croods appropriate for kids?
A prehistoric cave family is forced out of their cave by disaster and encounters a more imaginative young man who helps them navigate a changed world. Nicolas Cage and Ryan Reynolds. The PG rating is appropriate. Read more — free account
Content severity in The Croods
What happens in The Croods, moment by moment
- 0:20 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:50 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 1:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Croods
There is no sexual content or nudity depicted in this film. Romantic elements are limited to a chaste and innocent attraction between the characters Eep and Guy, which remains focused on teamwork and friendship. Consistent with its G-equivalent rating tones, there are no suggestive themes or adult humor.
Violence and gore in The Croods
The film features moderate animated peril as the family flees from natural disasters and large, colorful prehistoric predators. Brief instances of slapstick violence occur, and there are intense sequences where characters face life-threatening situations during the collapse of their world. These action scenes are stylized and lack gore, maintaining a tone suitable for children.
Language in The Croods
Language is very mild and entirely consistent with a PG-rated family film. There are no profanities or vulgarities, though characters occasionally engage in light name-calling or insults like 'stupid' or 'dumb.' The dialogue focuses on comedic interactions and family dynamics without crossing into offensive territory.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Croods
There is no use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs throughout the movie. The prehistoric setting precludes modern substances, and the characters do not ingest anything that mimics intoxicating effects. The focus remains entirely on survival and the discovery of the natural world.
Mature themes in The Croods
A father whose overprotective fear has kept his family alive but not living. The tension between safety and experience. A girl choosing the future over the cave.
Scary moments in The Croods
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Croods 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 Croods appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Croods is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. A prehistoric cave family is forced out of their cave by disaster and encounters a more imaginative young man who helps them navigate a changed world. Nicolas Cage and Ryan Reynolds. The PG rating is appropriate.
What age rating does The Croods have?
The Croods is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is The Croods about?
A prehistoric cave family is forced out of their cave by disaster and encounters a more imaginative young man who helps them navigate a changed world. Nicolas Cage and Ryan Reynolds. The PG rating is appropriate.
Is there sex or nudity in The Croods?
There is no sexual content or nudity depicted in this film. Romantic elements are limited to a chaste and innocent attraction between the characters Eep and Guy, which remains focused on teamwork and friendship. Consistent with its G-equivalent rating tones…
How violent is The Croods?
The film features moderate animated peril as the family flees from natural disasters and large, colorful prehistoric predators. Brief instances of slapstick violence occur, and there are intense sequences where characters face life-threatening situations…
Is the language in The Croods appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild and entirely consistent with a PG-rated family film. There are no profanities or vulgarities, though characters occasionally engage in light name-calling or insults like 'stupid' or 'dumb.' The dialogue focuses on comedic interactions…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Croods?
There is no use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs throughout the movie. The prehistoric setting precludes modern substances, and the characters do not ingest anything that mimics intoxicating effects. The focus remains entirely on survival and the…
What mature themes appear in The Croods?
A father whose overprotective fear has kept his family alive but not living. The tension between safety and experience. A girl choosing the future over the cave.
How long is The Croods?
The Croods runs 98 minutes, directed by Kirk DeMicco & Chris Sanders, released in 2013.
Where can I read the full The Croods parent guide?
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