The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature is a slapstick-heavy animated adventure following Surly Squirrel and his urban animal companions as they fight to save their home from an unscrupulous mayor. Parents should be aware of…

The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature is a slapstick-heavy animated adventure following Surly Squirrel and his urban animal companions as they fight to save their home from an unscrupulous mayor. Parents should be aware of frequent cartoon violence, including demolition, animal trapping, and chaotic park brawls. There is…

The film features minor romantic subplots between animal characters, including a crush between Precious and a bulldog named Frankie, consisting of fleeting hugs and affectionate gestures.

Typical for an animated comedy, the film relies on slapstick action and cartoon peril. Scenes include an accidental explosion of a nut shop, traps set by exterminators, and a climactic battle where rides are destroyed and humans are knocked about by animals.

Contains mild comedic insults such as 'brat', 'idiot', and 'stupid', but no profanity or vulgar language is used.

There is no substance use depicted on screen.

The film deals with themes of abandonment, the importance of working together for survival, and the consequences of corporate greed on a natural habitat.

The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature runs 91 minutes, directed by Cal Brunker, released in 2017.

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