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The Adventures of the Mole (1957) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Created by Czech director and animator Zdeněk Miler in 1956, Krtek, or The Mole in English, was an international hit with children. Because the cartoons were presented with no dialogue, Krtek was held to no national boundaries. Milers daughter voiced the noises and grunts that Krtek made, and gave Miler the feedback from a child's perspective he needed to keep his stories focus on his young fans.

TV-G • 1957 • 1 season

7.9
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This classic, dialogue-free Czech animated series follows the gentle adventures of a kind-hearted mole and his animal friends. It earns its TV-G rating with a quiet, peaceful tone that is suitable for all ages. Parents should know that the series is almost entirely free of concerning content; there is no language, substance use, nudity, or significant violence. The Mole occasionally faces very mild peril, like getting briefly stuck or… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Antonín Jedlička
Antonín Jedlička
František Filipovský
František Filipovský
Josef Hlinomaz
Josef Hlinomaz
Viola Zinková
Viola Zinková
AK
Artuš Kalous
ES
E. Smítková
PK
P. Kysela
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Is The Adventures of the Mole appropriate for kids?

This classic, dialogue-free Czech animated series follows the gentle adventures of a kind-hearted mole and his animal friends. It earns its TV-G rating with a quiet, peaceful tone that is suitable for all ages. Parents should know that the series is almost entirely free of… Read more — free account

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Substances None 0/10
Language None 0/10
Sex/Nudity None 0/10
Violence/Gore Moderate 4/10
Mature Themes Moderate 4/10

Sex and nudity in The Adventures of the Mole

This category is not present. The series includes non-sexual, gentle depictions of animal families and birth, such as a mother rabbit giving birth to babies.

Violence and gore in The Adventures of the Mole

Violence is limited to very mild, animated slapstick and moments of brief peril. The Mole may fall down, get comically stuck, or face a non-threatening antagonist like a rumbling bulldozer or an eagle, but no one is ever seriously harmed.

Language in The Adventures of the Mole

There is no intelligible dialogue or profanity. Characters communicate with non-verbal sounds like giggles, sighs, and occasional exclamations.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Adventures of the Mole

Almost entirely absent. In one episode, the Mole eats mushrooms that have a brief, comical intoxicating effect, making him dizzy, but substance use is otherwise not present.

Mature themes in The Adventures of the Mole

Primary themes include friendship, curiosity, helping others, and appreciating nature. Some episodes touch on mild sadness (a snowman melting), environmentalism (protecting the forest), or caring for the sick and injured, all handled in a gentle, child-appropriate way.

Scary moments in The Adventures of the Mole

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Adventures of the Mole 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 The Adventures of the Mole appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Adventures of the Mole is best for ages 3+. It's rated TV-G. This classic, dialogue-free Czech animated series follows the gentle adventures of a kind-hearted mole and his animal friends. It earns its TV-G rating with a quiet, peaceful tone that is suitable for all ages. Parents…

What age rating does The Adventures of the Mole have?

The Adventures of the Mole is rated TV-G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 3+.

What is The Adventures of the Mole about?

This classic, dialogue-free Czech animated series follows the gentle adventures of a kind-hearted mole and his animal friends. It earns its TV-G rating with a quiet, peaceful tone that is suitable for all ages. Parents should know that the series is almost entirely free of concerning content; there is no language…

How many seasons does The Adventures of the Mole have?

The Adventures of the Mole has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in The Adventures of the Mole?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across The Adventures of the Mole.

How violent is The Adventures of the Mole?

Violence isn't a standout concern across The Adventures of the Mole per our reviewers.

Is the language in The Adventures of the Mole appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across The Adventures of the Mole.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Adventures of the Mole?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across The Adventures of the Mole.

What mature themes appear in The Adventures of the Mole?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of The Adventures of the Mole.

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