Xico's Journey (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Xico's Journey is best for ages 7+. It's rated NR. Xico's Journey is an animated adventure about a girl named Copi and her magical dog, Xico, who try to save their town's mountain from a greedy corporation. The film's TV-Y7 rating is primarily due to mild thematic…

Xico's Journey is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

Xico's Journey is an animated adventure about a girl named Copi and her magical dog, Xico, who try to save their town's mountain from a greedy corporation. The film's TV-Y7 rating is primarily due to mild thematic elements centered on corporate greed and environmental destruction, as well as some scenes of cartoon…

None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or romantic innuendo.

Violence is very mild and presented in a stylized, animated fashion without blood or injury. Moments of peril include characters being chased by corporate security and navigating dangerous environments on the mountain. Large mining machines are shown causing…

Language is infrequent and mild. According to IMDb, there is one use of "damn" and a mention of "hell" in reference to a location. There are also a few religious exclamations like "My God."

There is a very brief, incidental moment of substance use. In one scene, corporate executives at a meeting are briefly shown with what appear to be alcoholic beverages, but there is no focus on drinking or intoxication.

The primary theme is environmental protection versus corporate greed, with the villain's business plan directly threatening the town's way of life. The film also explores themes of courage, friendship, and the importance of cultural heritage, as Copi and Xico…

Xico's Journey runs 87 minutes, directed by Eric Cabello, released in 2020.

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