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Is Inside Out 2 safe for your child?

Age guide

6+

We advise Inside Out 2 from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).

5-8
Younger children will likely connect with the core emotions like Joy and Sadness, understanding basic feelings as characters.
9-12
Children in this age group can appreciate the introduction of new, more nuanced emotions and the challenges of adolescence, relating to Riley's social anxieties and self-doubt.
13-15
Teenagers may find the portrayal of Anxiety and Ennui particularly resonant as they grapple with identity formation and social pressures.
16+
Older teens and young adults can reflect on the deeper psychological themes, such as how new emotions reshape one's core beliefs and personality over time.

Riley is now a teenager, and Headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust aren't sure how to feel when Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment show up.

Age guide
6+
Overall risk
3/10
Violence
1/10
Toxic behaviour
1/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
8/10
Language
1/10
Influence
6/10

What parents should know

Inside Out 2 continues to explore the complex world of emotions within a teenager's mind, introducing new feelings like Anxiety and Envy. This film offers a valuable opportunity to discuss emotional intelligence and mental health with children, particularly as they navigate adolescence. It provides a visual metaphor for understanding how different emotions contribute to our overall well-being and identity.

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Inside Out 2 age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Inside Out 2?

Parentwise puts Inside Out 2 at 6+. We advise Inside Out 2 from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 8/10.

Can a 10 year old watch Inside Out 2?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Inside Out 2 (6+). Children in this age group can appreciate the introduction of new, more nuanced emotions and the challenges of adolescence, relating to Riley's social anxieties and self-doubt.

Can a 12 year old watch Inside Out 2?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Inside Out 2 (6+). Children in this age group can appreciate the introduction of new, more nuanced emotions and the challenges of adolescence, relating to Riley's social anxieties and self-doubt.

Can a 13 year old watch Inside Out 2?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Inside Out 2 (6+). Teenagers may find the portrayal of Anxiety and Ennui particularly resonant as they grapple with identity formation and social pressures.

Is Inside Out 2 appropriate for kids?

Inside Out 2 continues to explore the complex world of emotions within a teenager's mind, introducing new feelings like Anxiety and Envy. Parentwise rates Inside Out 2 overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.

Is Inside Out 2 family friendly?

Inside Out 2 is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. This film offers a valuable opportunity to discuss emotional intelligence and mental health with children, particularly as they navigate adolescence.

Inside Out 2 parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Inside Out 2 continues to explore the complex world of emotions within a teenager's mind, introducing new feelings like Anxiety and Envy. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).

Is Inside Out 2 safe for kids?

We advise Inside Out 2 from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). This film offers a valuable opportunity to discuss emotional intelligence and mental health with children, particularly as they navigate adolescence.

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