The Wild (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
An adolescent lion is accidentally shipped from the New York Zoo to Africa. Now running free, his zoo pals must put aside their differences to help bring him back.
Rated G • 2006 • 1h 22m
A broad family comedy with mild rude humor, slapstick, comic conflict, and light thematic material. Most content concerns are low-grade and suitable for elementary-age viewers with guidance.
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Is The Wild appropriate for kids?
A broad family comedy with mild rude humor, slapstick, comic conflict, and light thematic material. Most content concerns are low-grade and suitable for elementary-age viewers with guidance. Read more — free account
Content severity in The Wild
What happens in The Wild, moment by moment
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:32 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:45 💬 Language 1/10
Sex and nudity in The Wild
No explicit sexual content; any concern is limited to mild flirting, kissing, body humor, innuendo, or brief suggestive material.
Violence and gore in The Wild
Stylized or comic action/peril: chases, crashes, creature danger, weapons, falls, explosions, or scary moments. Injury detail is limited unless noted in the overview.
Language in The Wild
No notable language concern found.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Wild
No meaningful substance-use content found.
Mature themes in The Wild
Very light themes, mostly friendship/family/teamwork.
Scary moments in The Wild
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Wild 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 Wild appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Wild is best for ages 5+. It's rated G. A broad family comedy with mild rude humor, slapstick, comic conflict, and light thematic material. Most content concerns are low-grade and suitable for elementary-age viewers with guidance.
What age rating does The Wild have?
The Wild is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 5+.
What is The Wild about?
A broad family comedy with mild rude humor, slapstick, comic conflict, and light thematic material. Most content concerns are low-grade and suitable for elementary-age viewers with guidance.
Is there sex or nudity in The Wild?
No explicit sexual content; any concern is limited to mild flirting, kissing, body humor, innuendo, or brief suggestive material.
How violent is The Wild?
Stylized or comic action/peril: chases, crashes, creature danger, weapons, falls, explosions, or scary moments. Injury detail is limited unless noted in the overview.
Is the language in The Wild appropriate for kids?
No notable language concern found.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Wild?
No meaningful substance-use content found.
What mature themes appear in The Wild?
Very light themes, mostly friendship/family/teamwork.
How long is The Wild?
The Wild runs 82 minutes, directed by Steve Williams, released in 2006.
Where can I read the full The Wild parent guide?
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