Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. This animated feature continues the classic slapstick formula of its namesake, centering on a high-stakes car race between Tom, Jerry, and a cast of eccentric characters. The film's G-rating is appropriate, but parents…

Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

This animated feature continues the classic slapstick formula of its namesake, centering on a high-stakes car race between Tom, Jerry, and a cast of eccentric characters. The film's G-rating is appropriate, but parents should be aware of the constant, fast-paced cartoon violence which, while never graphic, involves…

This category contains a few brief moments of mild, cartoonish innuendo. In one scene during a chase, the Statue of Liberty's robe is stripped off, revealing patriotic-themed underwear. In another, a Scottish character's kilt is removed, and he is briefly…

Violence is constant, comical, and highly stylized, in keeping with the Tom & Jerry franchise. Characters crash vehicles, get flattened by heavy objects, are vaporized, sink in quicksand, and are swallowed by creatures. All of this is presented without blood…

None. No profanity or offensive language is used.

This is not a significant concern. The only instance is a cartoonish plot device where Tom uses a 'fish juice' spray from his vehicle to attract sharks as a weapon against other racers. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drug use.

The primary themes are rivalry, competition, and greed, as all the characters are determined to win the prize mansion. Betrayal and sabotage are common tactics in the race, though they are always played for comedic effect. There is a final, brief moment of…

Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry runs 75 minutes, directed by Bill Kopp, released in 2005.

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