The Smurfs (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Smurfs is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. The Smurfs follows a group of small blue beings who are accidentally transported from their magical forest to modern-day New York City. The film is rated PG primarily for mild rude humor, slapstick action, and some…

The Smurfs is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

The Smurfs follows a group of small blue beings who are accidentally transported from their magical forest to modern-day New York City. The film is rated PG primarily for mild rude humor, slapstick action, and some suggestive moments involving a magical transformation. Gargamel, an evil wizard, serves as a recurring…

The film contains fleeting suggestive humor, including a scene where a woman is magically transformed, resulting in a momentarily enhanced figure. There are also brief instances of romantic flirting and two instances of characters kissing.

The film relies on mild, slapstick-style action. Gargamel frequently attempts to capture the Smurfs with traps, nets, and wands, resulting in chaotic chases and falls. These sequences lack real-world consequences and are stylized to remain within…

There is no profanity in the film.

There is incidental, mild alcohol consumption shown in social settings, typical of a family film.

The film explores themes of family, belonging, and the stress of expecting a first child. There are brief moments where characters fear for their safety or the loss of their home.

The Smurfs runs 103 minutes, directed by Raja Gosnell, released in 2011.

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