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Is Minions: The Rise of Gru safe for your child?
Age guide
6+
We advise Minions: The Rise of Gru from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children will be captivated by the Minions' slapstick humor and their silly antics as they help young Gru.
- 9-12
- Children in this age group will appreciate the fast-paced action sequences and the humorous origin story of Gru's villainous aspirations.
- 13-15
- Teenagers might enjoy the film for its nostalgic appeal or its comedic elements, particularly the Minions' unique language and physical comedy.
- 16+
- Older teens and adults can find humor in the film's 70s setting and the clever references, alongside the Minions' universal appeal.
This prequel tells the origin story of Gru's villainous aspirations and his first encounters with the Minions. It's a chaotic and humorous adventure.
- Age guide
- 6+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 3/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 2/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 3/10
What parents should know
Minions: The Rise of Gru is an animated comedy that serves as an origin story for Gru and his Minions. It features slapstick humor and action sequences suitable for its target audience. The film generally promotes themes of friendship and loyalty within its comedic framework.
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Minions: The Rise of Gru age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Minions: The Rise of Gru?
Parentwise puts Minions: The Rise of Gru at 6+. We advise Minions: The Rise of Gru from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old watch Minions: The Rise of Gru?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Minions: The Rise of Gru (6+). Children in this age group will appreciate the fast-paced action sequences and the humorous origin story of Gru's villainous aspirations.
Can a 12 year old watch Minions: The Rise of Gru?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Minions: The Rise of Gru (6+). Children in this age group will appreciate the fast-paced action sequences and the humorous origin story of Gru's villainous aspirations.
Can a 13 year old watch Minions: The Rise of Gru?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Minions: The Rise of Gru (6+). Teenagers might enjoy the film for its nostalgic appeal or its comedic elements, particularly the Minions' unique language and physical comedy.
Is Minions: The Rise of Gru appropriate for kids?
Minions: The Rise of Gru is an animated comedy that serves as an origin story for Gru and his Minions. Parentwise rates Minions: The Rise of Gru overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Minions: The Rise of Gru family friendly?
Minions: The Rise of Gru is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. It features slapstick humor and action sequences suitable for its target audience.
Minions: The Rise of Gru parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Minions: The Rise of Gru is an animated comedy that serves as an origin story for Gru and his Minions. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Minions: The Rise of Gru safe for kids?
We advise Minions: The Rise of Gru from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). It features slapstick humor and action sequences suitable for its target audience.
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