The Indian in the Cupboard (1995) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A nine-year-old boy gets a plastic Indian and a cupboard for his birthday and finds himself involved in adventure when the Indian comes to life and befriends him.
Rated PG • 1995 • 1h 36m
A boy discovers that a magic cupboard brings his toy Indian to life as a real 18th-century Iroquois warrior — and both must navigate the enormous ethical complexity that follows. Hal Scardino and Litefoot. PG rating is appropriate.
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Is The Indian in the Cupboard appropriate for kids?
A boy discovers that a magic cupboard brings his toy Indian to life as a real 18th-century Iroquois warrior — and both must navigate the enormous ethical complexity that follows. Hal Scardino and Litefoot. PG rating is appropriate. Read more — free account
Content severity in The Indian in the Cupboard
What happens in The Indian in the Cupboard, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:38 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 1:12 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Indian in the Cupboard
None.
Violence and gore in The Indian in the Cupboard
None.
Language in The Indian in the Cupboard
Mild language consistent with PG.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Indian in the Cupboard
None.
Mature themes in The Indian in the Cupboard
The film genuinely engages with the ethics of bringing a real person from history into your toy collection — Omri's growing understanding that Little Bear is a person, not a plaything. One of the more thoughtful 90s family films about Indigenous cultures.
Scary moments in The Indian in the Cupboard
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Indian in the Cupboard appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Indian in the Cupboard is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. A boy discovers that a magic cupboard brings his toy Indian to life as a real 18th-century Iroquois warrior — and both must navigate the enormous ethical complexity that follows. Hal Scardino and Litefoot. PG rating is…
What age rating does The Indian in the Cupboard have?
The Indian in the Cupboard is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is The Indian in the Cupboard about?
A boy discovers that a magic cupboard brings his toy Indian to life as a real 18th-century Iroquois warrior — and both must navigate the enormous ethical complexity that follows. Hal Scardino and Litefoot. PG rating is appropriate.
Is there sex or nudity in The Indian in the Cupboard?
None.
How violent is The Indian in the Cupboard?
None.
Is the language in The Indian in the Cupboard appropriate for kids?
Mild language consistent with PG.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Indian in the Cupboard?
None.
What mature themes appear in The Indian in the Cupboard?
The film genuinely engages with the ethics of bringing a real person from history into your toy collection — Omri's growing understanding that Little Bear is a person, not a plaything. One of the more thoughtful 90s family films about Indigenous cultures.
How long is The Indian in the Cupboard?
The Indian in the Cupboard runs 96 minutes, directed by Frank Oz, released in 1995.
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