The Fox and the Child (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A young girl of about 10 years lives in a solitary peasant's house on the edge of the jurassic mountains in the East of France. One day in autumn, when she is on her way to school through the forest, she observes a hunting fox. Of course, the fox flees from her, but the girl feels a strong desire to meet the fox again.
Rated G • 2007 • 1h 36m
The Fox and the Child follows a young girl’s determined, years-long quest to befriend a wild fox in the Jura mountains. While the film is rated G and offers a beautiful, nature-focused narrative, parents should be aware of several intense scenes involving wild animal behavior, predatory peril, and a distressing accident. The story touches on themes of loss, the boundaries between nature and domestic life, and the emotional maturation… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Fox and the Child appropriate for kids?
The Fox and the Child follows a young girl’s determined, years-long quest to befriend a wild fox in the Jura mountains. While the film is rated G and offers a beautiful, nature-focused narrative, parents should be aware of several intense scenes involving wild animal behavior… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Fox and the Child
What happens in The Fox and the Child, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:55 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Fox and the Child
None. No sexual content or nudity is present.
Violence and gore in The Fox and the Child
There are occasional, brief scenes of animal-related violence reflecting nature, including a fox scavenging a dead animal, a brief scuffle with a bird of prey, and a non-graphic incident where a fox is injured by breaking through a window. These are framed as natural occurrences rather than gratuitous violence.
Language in The Fox and the Child
None. There is no profanity or offensive language.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Fox and the Child
None. No substances or alcohol use appear in the film.
Mature themes in The Fox and the Child
The film deals with the natural cycles of life and death in the wilderness, the frustration of unrequited connection, and the protagonist’s eventual lesson on the dangers of anthropomorphizing wild animals.
Scary moments in The Fox and the Child
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Fox and the Child 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 Fox and the Child appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Fox and the Child is best for ages 7+. It's rated G. The Fox and the Child follows a young girl’s determined, years-long quest to befriend a wild fox in the Jura mountains. While the film is rated G and offers a beautiful, nature-focused narrative, parents should be aware…
What age rating does The Fox and the Child have?
The Fox and the Child is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is The Fox and the Child about?
The Fox and the Child follows a young girl’s determined, years-long quest to befriend a wild fox in the Jura mountains. While the film is rated G and offers a beautiful, nature-focused narrative, parents should be aware of several intense scenes involving wild animal behavior, predatory peril, and a distressing…
Is there sex or nudity in The Fox and the Child?
None. No sexual content or nudity is present.
How violent is The Fox and the Child?
There are occasional, brief scenes of animal-related violence reflecting nature, including a fox scavenging a dead animal, a brief scuffle with a bird of prey, and a non-graphic incident where a fox is injured by breaking through a window. These are framed as…
Is the language in The Fox and the Child appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity or offensive language.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Fox and the Child?
None. No substances or alcohol use appear in the film.
What mature themes appear in The Fox and the Child?
The film deals with the natural cycles of life and death in the wilderness, the frustration of unrequited connection, and the protagonist’s eventual lesson on the dangers of anthropomorphizing wild animals.
How long is The Fox and the Child?
The Fox and the Child runs 96 minutes, directed by Luc Jacquet, released in 2007.
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