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The Twits (2025) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

When the meanest, nastiest villains pull a trick to take over their town, two brave children team up with a family of magical animals to bring them down.

Rated PG • 2025 • 1h 39m

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The Twits is an animated adaptation of Roald Dahl's story, following the vengeful Mr. and Mrs. Twit as they clash with two orphans, Beesha and Bubsy. The film carries a PG rating primarily for its pervasive crude humor, including flatulence and bathroom jokes, as well as some cartoon action. Parents should be aware of thematic elements regarding abandonment and the Twits' mean-spirited behavior toward others. While the film maintains a… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Margo Martindale
Margo Martindale
Johnny Vegas
Johnny Vegas
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
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Ryan Anderson Lopez
Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke
Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman
Timothy Simons
Timothy Simons
Nicole Byer
Nicole Byer
Jason Mantzoukas
Jason Mantzoukas
Alan Tudyk
Alan Tudyk
Sami Amber
Sami Amber
Phil Johnston
Phil Johnston
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Is The Twits appropriate for kids?

The Twits is an animated adaptation of Roald Dahl's story, following the vengeful Mr. and Mrs. Twit as they clash with two orphans, Beesha and Bubsy. The film carries a PG rating primarily for its pervasive crude humor, including flatulence and bathroom jokes, as well as some… Read more — free account

Content severity in The Twits

Sex None 0/10
Violence Moderate 4/10
Language Mild 2/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in The Twits, moment by moment

  1. 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
  2. 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
  3. 0:35 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
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Sex and nudity in The Twits

There is no sexual content in the film. One scene briefly shows a character in their underwear, but this is presented for comedic effect and lacks any suggestive or inappropriate context.

Violence and gore in The Twits

The film features slapstick violence typical of the source material. Characters occasionally beat one another up in comedic fashion, and there are sequences involving explosions and property destruction, though all are framed as stylized cartoon action without realistic injury or gore.

Language in The Twits

The film contains mild, rude language and pervasive insults between characters. There is no profanity or strong language, but the dialogue relies heavily on name-calling and mocking, which is common in the Twits' antagonistic behavior.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Twits

There is no use of drugs, alcohol, or smoking in the film. A comedic plot point involves the use of a laxative, which is treated strictly for slapstick humor regarding a character's physical reaction.

Mature themes in The Twits

The story centers on the emotional weight of child abandonment, as Beesha struggles with her parents' disappearance. Additionally, there are themes of cruelty, bullying, and the consequences of spiteful behavior.

Scary moments in The Twits

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Twits 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Twits appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Twits is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. The Twits is an animated adaptation of Roald Dahl's story, following the vengeful Mr. and Mrs. Twit as they clash with two orphans, Beesha and Bubsy. The film carries a PG rating primarily for its pervasive crude humor…

What age rating does The Twits have?

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

What is The Twits about?

The Twits is an animated adaptation of Roald Dahl's story, following the vengeful Mr. and Mrs. Twit as they clash with two orphans, Beesha and Bubsy. The film carries a PG rating primarily for its pervasive crude humor, including flatulence and bathroom jokes, as well as some cartoon action. Parents should be aware of…

Is there sex or nudity in The Twits?

There is no sexual content in the film. One scene briefly shows a character in their underwear, but this is presented for comedic effect and lacks any suggestive or inappropriate context.

How violent is The Twits?

The film features slapstick violence typical of the source material. Characters occasionally beat one another up in comedic fashion, and there are sequences involving explosions and property destruction, though all are framed as stylized cartoon action…

Is the language in The Twits appropriate for kids?

The film contains mild, rude language and pervasive insults between characters. There is no profanity or strong language, but the dialogue relies heavily on name-calling and mocking, which is common in the Twits' antagonistic behavior.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Twits?

There is no use of drugs, alcohol, or smoking in the film. A comedic plot point involves the use of a laxative, which is treated strictly for slapstick humor regarding a character's physical reaction.

What mature themes appear in The Twits?

The story centers on the emotional weight of child abandonment, as Beesha struggles with her parents' disappearance. Additionally, there are themes of cruelty, bullying, and the consequences of spiteful behavior.

How long is The Twits?

The Twits runs 99 minutes, directed by Phil Johnston, released in 2025.

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