The Little Vampire (2000) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Based on the popular books, the story tells of Tony who wants a friend to add some adventure to his life. What he gets is Rudolph, a vampire kid with a good appetite. The two end up inseparable, but their fun is cut short when all the hopes of the vampire race could be gone forever in single night. With Tony's access to the daytime world, he helps them to find what they've always wanted.
Rated G • 2000 • 1h 35m
This film is rated G, though some versions are listed as PG for mild peril, and its content aligns with the higher end of the G rating. The story follows a young boy, Tony, who befriends a family of vampires and must help them escape a bumbling vampire hunter named Rookery. Parents should be aware of some mildly spooky scenes, cartoonish violence, and themes of bullying and endangerment. There is no sexual content or significant… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Little Vampire appropriate for kids?
This film is rated G, though some versions are listed as PG for mild peril, and its content aligns with the higher end of the G rating. The story follows a young boy, Tony, who befriends a family of vampires and must help them escape a bumbling vampire hunter named Rookery… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Little Vampire
What happens in The Little Vampire, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:10 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:16 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Little Vampire
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo in the film.
Violence and gore in The Little Vampire
Violence is mild and consists of slapstick action and cartoonish peril. A bumbling vampire hunter, Rookery, pursues the characters with various gadgets, but his attempts always backfire comically. For instance, his truck is driven off a cliff in a non-graphic scene. A young vampire attempts to bite a human but fails, and is later shown feeding on a cow (implied, not graphic). There are also minor scenes of schoolyard bullying.
Language in The Little Vampire
Language is very light. The IMDb parents guide notes that a character takes the Lord's name in vain (e.g., "Oh my God") at least twice, but there is no other profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Little Vampire
Substance use is minimal. In one brief scene at a party, adults are seen holding drinks. Tony's mother, annoyed by some other characters, makes a passing remark about needing another drink.
Mature themes in The Little Vampire
The main themes are friendship across differences, accepting others, and the importance of family. The vampire family lives in fear of being hunted and wishes to become human to lead a normal life, presenting a theme of endangerment. There are also brief scenes involving school bullies picking on the main character.
Scary moments in The Little Vampire
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Little Vampire 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 Little Vampire appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Little Vampire is best for ages 7+. It's rated G. This film is rated G, though some versions are listed as PG for mild peril, and its content aligns with the higher end of the G rating. The story follows a young boy, Tony, who befriends a family of vampires and must…
What age rating does The Little Vampire have?
The Little Vampire is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is The Little Vampire about?
This film is rated G, though some versions are listed as PG for mild peril, and its content aligns with the higher end of the G rating. The story follows a young boy, Tony, who befriends a family of vampires and must help them escape a bumbling vampire hunter named Rookery. Parents should be aware of some mildly…
Is there sex or nudity in The Little Vampire?
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo in the film.
How violent is The Little Vampire?
Violence is mild and consists of slapstick action and cartoonish peril. A bumbling vampire hunter, Rookery, pursues the characters with various gadgets, but his attempts always backfire comically. For instance, his truck is driven off a cliff in a non-graphic…
Is the language in The Little Vampire appropriate for kids?
Language is very light. The IMDb parents guide notes that a character takes the Lord's name in vain (e.g., "Oh my God") at least twice, but there is no other profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Little Vampire?
Substance use is minimal. In one brief scene at a party, adults are seen holding drinks. Tony's mother, annoyed by some other characters, makes a passing remark about needing another drink.
What mature themes appear in The Little Vampire?
The main themes are friendship across differences, accepting others, and the importance of family. The vampire family lives in fear of being hunted and wishes to become human to lead a normal life, presenting a theme of endangerment. There are also brief…
How long is The Little Vampire?
The Little Vampire runs 95 minutes, directed by Uli Edel, released in 2000.
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