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I Am Not an Animal (2004) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

I Am Not An Animal is an animated comedy series about the only six talking animals in the world, whose cosseted existence in a vivisection unit is turned upside down when they are liberated by animal rights activists.

NR • 2004 • 1 season

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This unrated adult animated satire centers on talking laboratory animals liberated from a vivisection unit, with animal testing and anti-vivisection providing its strongest mature subject matter. Peril includes a hijacked van crash, encounters with wild animals, and a close call on an army firing range, though the supplied material does not establish graphic injury or gore. The series also explores money troubles, romantic… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Steve Coogan
Steve Coogan
Julia Davis
Julia Davis
Simon Pegg
Simon Pegg
Kevin Eldon
Kevin Eldon
Amelia Bullmore
Amelia Bullmore
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Arthur Mathews
John Shrapnel
John Shrapnel
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Is I Am Not an Animal appropriate for kids?

This unrated adult animated satire centers on talking laboratory animals liberated from a vivisection unit, with animal testing and anti-vivisection providing its strongest mature subject matter. Peril includes a hijacked van crash, encounters with wild animals, and a close call… Read more — free account

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Substances None 0/10
Language None 0/10
Sex/Nudity None 0/10
Violence/Gore Intense 10/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in I Am Not an Animal

“My Fair Mare” involves love and unpleasant consequences, but no sexual acts, nudity, or sexual dialogue are documented. Romance is treated as a thematic issue, while sexual content is scored absent.

Violence and gore in I Am Not an Animal

The escape in “London Calling” involves hijacking a van and crashing it, and “Planet of the Men and Women” places the animals near wild animals and in danger on an army firing range. The vivisection-facility premise also carries a disturbing threat of harm to animals, but no graphic procedures, gore, or detailed injuries are established by the supplied material.

Language in I Am Not an Animal

The series is described as sarcastic satire, but the supplied evidence identifies no profanity, slurs, or other specific harsh language. Language scores therefore remain at zero rather than assuming content from the adult-animation label.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in I Am Not an Animal

No alcohol, tobacco, or drug use is identified in the supplied episode information. Substance content is therefore absent throughout the season.

Mature themes in I Am Not an Animal

Animal experimentation, anti-vivisection activism, captivity, and survival outside the laboratory are the season’s strongest mature themes. Later stories address financial hardship, romantic fallout, jealousy surrounding fame, reality-TV exploitation, and the animals being released when the program ends. These ideas may be unsettling or too cynical for younger children despite the animated presentation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is I Am Not an Animal appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests I Am Not an Animal is best for ages 12+. It's rated NR. This unrated adult animated satire centers on talking laboratory animals liberated from a vivisection unit, with animal testing and anti-vivisection providing its strongest mature subject matter. Peril includes a…

What age rating does I Am Not an Animal have?

I Am Not an Animal is rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

What is I Am Not an Animal about?

This unrated adult animated satire centers on talking laboratory animals liberated from a vivisection unit, with animal testing and anti-vivisection providing its strongest mature subject matter. Peril includes a hijacked van crash, encounters with wild animals, and a close call on an army firing range, though the…

How many seasons does I Am Not an Animal have?

I Am Not an Animal has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in I Am Not an Animal?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across I Am Not an Animal.

How violent is I Am Not an Animal?

Violence isn't a standout concern across I Am Not an Animal per our reviewers.

Is the language in I Am Not an Animal appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across I Am Not an Animal.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in I Am Not an Animal?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across I Am Not an Animal.

What mature themes appear in I Am Not an Animal?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of I Am Not an Animal.

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