The Gruffalo (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The magical tale of a mouse who sets foot on a woodland adventure in search of a nut. Encountering predators who all wish to eat him - Fox, Owl and Snake - the brave mouse creates a terrifying, imaginary monster to frighten them away. But what will the mouse do when he meets this frightful monster for real?
Rated G • 2009 • 27m
The Gruffalo is a gentle animated short about a clever mouse navigating a dangerous forest by outwitting predatory animals. While the story features a looming, monstrous creature and several hungry predators, it is designed for a young audience and remains light in tone. Parents should be aware of minor, stylized peril throughout the mouse's journey. It is suitable for viewers of all ages, though very young children may find the… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Gruffalo appropriate for kids?
The Gruffalo is a gentle animated short about a clever mouse navigating a dangerous forest by outwitting predatory animals. While the story features a looming, monstrous creature and several hungry predators, it is designed for a young audience and remains light in tone. Parents… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Gruffalo
What happens in The Gruffalo, moment by moment
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- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Gruffalo
There is no sexual content.
Violence and gore in The Gruffalo
Violence is limited to mild, stylized cartoon interactions where predators express their intent to eat the mouse. These scenes are non-graphic and played for suspense within a bedtime-story format.
Language in The Gruffalo
There is no profanity or offensive language.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Gruffalo
There is no substance use in the film.
Mature themes in The Gruffalo
The film explores themes of survival and wit, as the small mouse uses his intelligence to escape larger animals. There are no heavy or disturbing thematic elements.
Scary moments in The Gruffalo
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Gruffalo 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 Gruffalo appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Gruffalo is best for ages 4+. It's rated G. The Gruffalo is a gentle animated short about a clever mouse navigating a dangerous forest by outwitting predatory animals. While the story features a looming, monstrous creature and several hungry predators, it is…
What age rating does The Gruffalo have?
The Gruffalo is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 4+.
What is The Gruffalo about?
The Gruffalo is a gentle animated short about a clever mouse navigating a dangerous forest by outwitting predatory animals. While the story features a looming, monstrous creature and several hungry predators, it is designed for a young audience and remains light in tone. Parents should be aware of minor, stylized…
Is there sex or nudity in The Gruffalo?
There is no sexual content.
How violent is The Gruffalo?
Violence is limited to mild, stylized cartoon interactions where predators express their intent to eat the mouse. These scenes are non-graphic and played for suspense within a bedtime-story format.
Is the language in The Gruffalo appropriate for kids?
There is no profanity or offensive language.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Gruffalo?
There is no substance use in the film.
What mature themes appear in The Gruffalo?
The film explores themes of survival and wit, as the small mouse uses his intelligence to escape larger animals. There are no heavy or disturbing thematic elements.
How long is The Gruffalo?
The Gruffalo runs 27 minutes, directed by Max Lang, Jakob Schuh, released in 2009.
Where can I read the full The Gruffalo parent guide?
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