Toy Story 2 (1999) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Toy Story 2 is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. Rated G, 'Toy Story 2' is suitable for most children but explores surprisingly mature themes that may be upsetting for the youngest viewers. The film's primary content concerns are its emotional weight, focusing on…

Toy Story 2 is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

Rated G, 'Toy Story 2' is suitable for most children but explores surprisingly mature themes that may be upsetting for the youngest viewers. The film's primary content concerns are its emotional weight, focusing on themes of abandonment, neglect, and the fear of being outgrown. This is most powerfully shown in a sad…

This category is nearly absent. There are a couple of brief, throwaway gags: at one point, Hamm the piggy bank's cork fatally pops out and he shyly covers the hole. In another scene, Mr. Potato Head reminds himself "I'm a married spud" in the presence of…

Violence is mild, brief, and presented in a slapstick, adventurous tone. An opening sequence is revealed to be a video game featuring laser blasts and minor explosions. Moments of peril include toys crossing a busy street and narrowly avoiding cars, and a…

Language is not a concern. The term "midget" is used once by Mr. Potato Head in reference to another toy. There is no profanity.

None. There is no depiction or mention of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.

The film's most significant content involves mature emotional themes. Woody has a nightmare that Andy will throw him away, graphically showing him falling into a trash can full of dismembered toy parts. The character Jessie suffers from deep-seated trauma…

Toy Story 2 runs 92 minutes, directed by John Lasseter, released in 1999.

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