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Is The Bad Guys safe for your child?

Age guide

7+

We advise The Bad Guys from age 7 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).

5-8
Younger children will enjoy the fast-paced animation and comedic antics of the animal characters in The Bad Guys, appreciating the clear good-versus-bad narrative.
9-12
Children in this age group can understand the more nuanced themes of The Bad Guys, such as challenging stereotypes and the complexities of redemption, while still enjoying the action and humor.
13-15
Teenagers may find The Bad Guys a lighthearted and entertaining watch, appreciating its animation style and comedic timing, though the core themes might be more straightforward than what they typically seek.
16+
This animated film is generally aimed at a younger audience, so older teens might view The Bad Guys as a family film, enjoying it for its humor and animation quality rather than deep thematic engagement.

A notorious crew of animal criminals attempts to become good guys, but their efforts are complicated by their natural instincts and a new villain. It's a heist comedy with a twist.

Age guide
7+
Overall risk
3/10
Violence
3/10
Toxic behaviour
2/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
7/10
Language
2/10
Influence
4/10

What parents should know

The Bad Guys is an animated film that follows a group of animal criminals who attempt to go good, exploring themes of redemption, challenging stereotypes, and the nature of good versus evil. Parents should discuss the film's message about changing one's ways and not judging others based on initial appearances.

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The Bad Guys age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is The Bad Guys?

Parentwise puts The Bad Guys at 7+. We advise The Bad Guys from age 7 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.

Can a 10 year old watch The Bad Guys?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for The Bad Guys (7+). Children in this age group can understand the more nuanced themes of The Bad Guys, such as challenging stereotypes and the complexities of redemption, while still enjoying the action and humor.

Can a 12 year old watch The Bad Guys?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for The Bad Guys (7+). Children in this age group can understand the more nuanced themes of The Bad Guys, such as challenging stereotypes and the complexities of redemption, while still enjoying the action and humor.

Can a 13 year old watch The Bad Guys?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for The Bad Guys (7+). Teenagers may find The Bad Guys a lighthearted and entertaining watch, appreciating its animation style and comedic timing, though the core themes might be more straightforward than what they typically seek.

Is The Bad Guys appropriate for kids?

The Bad Guys is an animated film that follows a group of animal criminals who attempt to go good, exploring themes of redemption, challenging stereotypes, and the nature of good versus evil. Parentwise rates The Bad Guys overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.

Is The Bad Guys family friendly?

The Bad Guys is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. Parents should discuss the film's message about changing one's ways and not judging others based on initial appearances.

The Bad Guys parents guide: what should a parent know first?

The Bad Guys is an animated film that follows a group of animal criminals who attempt to go good, exploring themes of redemption, challenging stereotypes, and the nature of good versus evil. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).

Is The Bad Guys safe for kids?

We advise The Bad Guys from age 7 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Parents should discuss the film's message about changing one's ways and not judging others based on initial appearances.

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