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Tick Tock Tale (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Amidst an old London clock shop, a small, quirky mantle clock comes to the aide of the store's more expensive clocks when a thief breaks in and threatens to steal them away.

Rated G • 2015 • 7m

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Tick Tock Tale is a short animated film about a lonely, off-beat mantle clock living in a London clock shop who discovers his inner hero. When a thief breaks in to steal the other clocks, the little protagonist must act to save his peers despite being ridiculed by them earlier. The film is rated G and is generally gentle, though parents should be aware of a scene where the little clock is damaged by the thief. It is suitable for all… Sign up for the full guide

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Is Tick Tock Tale appropriate for kids?

Tick Tock Tale is a short animated film about a lonely, off-beat mantle clock living in a London clock shop who discovers his inner hero. When a thief breaks in to steal the other clocks, the little protagonist must act to save his peers despite being ridiculed by them earlier… Read more — free account

Content severity in Tick Tock Tale

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

What happens in Tick Tock Tale, moment by moment

  1. 0:02 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
  2. 0:04 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
  3. 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
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Sex and nudity in Tick Tock Tale

None. There is no sexual content in this film.

Violence and gore in Tick Tock Tale

There is light, stylized cartoon violence. A thief breaks into a shop and later stomps on the little clock, causing it to break, but the action is brief and non-graphic.

Language in Tick Tock Tale

None. There is no dialogue, profanity, or spoken language in the film.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Tick Tock Tale

None. There is no substance use in the film.

Mature themes in Tick Tock Tale

The film touches on themes of social exclusion and bullying, as the other clocks ridicule the little clock for being different and ringing off-time. These themes are resolved positively as the little clock is eventually accepted by his peers.

Scary moments in Tick Tock Tale

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Tick Tock Tale 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 Tick Tock Tale appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Tick Tock Tale is best for ages 5+. It's rated G. Tick Tock Tale is a short animated film about a lonely, off-beat mantle clock living in a London clock shop who discovers his inner hero. When a thief breaks in to steal the other clocks, the little protagonist must act…

What age rating does Tick Tock Tale have?

Tick Tock Tale is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 5+.

What is Tick Tock Tale about?

Tick Tock Tale is a short animated film about a lonely, off-beat mantle clock living in a London clock shop who discovers his inner hero. When a thief breaks in to steal the other clocks, the little protagonist must act to save his peers despite being ridiculed by them earlier. The film is rated G and is generally…

Is there sex or nudity in Tick Tock Tale?

None. There is no sexual content in this film.

How violent is Tick Tock Tale?

There is light, stylized cartoon violence. A thief breaks into a shop and later stomps on the little clock, causing it to break, but the action is brief and non-graphic.

Is the language in Tick Tock Tale appropriate for kids?

None. There is no dialogue, profanity, or spoken language in the film.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Tick Tock Tale?

None. There is no substance use in the film.

What mature themes appear in Tick Tock Tale?

The film touches on themes of social exclusion and bullying, as the other clocks ridicule the little clock for being different and ringing off-time. These themes are resolved positively as the little clock is eventually accepted by his peers.

How long is Tick Tock Tale?

Tick Tock Tale runs 7 minutes, directed by Dean Wellins, released in 2015.

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