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Is Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie) safe for your child?
Age guide
7+
We advise Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie) from age 7 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children will enjoy the fast-paced action and colorful characters like Sonic and Tails, but might find Dr.
- 9-12
- Children in this age group can appreciate the humor and adventure, understanding the themes of friendship and belonging as Sonic navigates the human world.
- 13-15
- Teenagers may find the movie's plot straightforward but can still enjoy the nostalgic elements if they grew up with the video games, and the performances of the human cast.
- 16+
- Older teens and adults might view the film as lighthearted family entertainment, appreciating the visual effects and the faithful adaptation of the titular character's personality.
This live-action/CGI film follows Sonic, a super-fast alien hedgehog, as he teams up with a small-town sheriff to escape the government and defeat the evil Dr. Robotnik. It's an action-packed adventure based on the popular video game franchise.
- Age guide
- 7+
- Overall risk
- 4/10
- Violence
- 4/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 2/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Influence
- 5/10
What parents should know
Sonic the Hedgehog is a family-friendly film with a PG rating, offering a blend of action, comedy, and themes of friendship. Parents should be aware of the mild cartoon violence and some rude humor, which are generally appropriate for its target audience. It provides an accessible introduction to the iconic video game character for younger viewers and nostalgic fun for older fans.
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Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie) age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie)?
Parentwise puts Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie) at 7+. We advise Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie) from age 7 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 4/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old watch Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie)?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie) (7+). Children in this age group can appreciate the humor and adventure, understanding the themes of friendship and belonging as Sonic navigates the human world.
Can a 12 year old watch Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie)?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie) (7+). Children in this age group can appreciate the humor and adventure, understanding the themes of friendship and belonging as Sonic navigates the human world.
Can a 13 year old watch Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie)?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie) (7+). Teenagers may find the movie's plot straightforward but can still enjoy the nostalgic elements if they grew up with the video games, and the performances of the human cast.
Is Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie) appropriate for kids?
Sonic the Hedgehog is a family-friendly film with a PG rating, offering a blend of action, comedy, and themes of friendship. Parentwise rates Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie) overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie) family friendly?
Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie) sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. Parents should be aware of the mild cartoon violence and some rude humor, which are generally appropriate for its target audience.
Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie) parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Sonic the Hedgehog is a family-friendly film with a PG rating, offering a blend of action, comedy, and themes of friendship. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie) safe for kids?
We advise Sonic the Hedgehog (Movie) from age 7 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Parents should be aware of the mild cartoon violence and some rude humor, which are generally appropriate for its target audience.
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