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Is The Rise of Gru safe for your child?
Age guide
6+
We advise The Rise of Gru from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children will enjoy the slapstick humor and the Minions' antics, which are central to the film's appeal for this age group.
- 9-12
- Children in this age range can appreciate the origin story of Gru and the Vicious 6, understanding more of the plot's nuances.
- 13-15
- Teenagers might find the film's humor less sophisticated but can still enjoy the action sequences and nostalgic elements if they grew up with the franchise.
- 16+
- Older teens and adults may view this as light entertainment, possibly enjoying the voice cast and the retro 1970s setting.
This animated comedy serves as an origin story for Gru, the supervillain from the Despicable Me franchise, showcasing his childhood aspirations to join a notorious group of villains. It's filled with slapstick humor and cartoonish action as Gru and his Minions embark on their first villainous adventures.
- Age guide
- 6+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 2/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 3/10
What parents should know
The Rise of Gru is a family-friendly animated film focusing on the origin story of Gru and his Minions. It contains slapstick humor and cartoon action typical of the Despicable Me franchise. Parents should be aware of mild cartoon violence and some thematic elements involving villainy.
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The Rise of Gru age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is The Rise of Gru?
Parentwise puts The Rise of Gru at 6+. We advise The Rise of Gru from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 2/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old watch The Rise of Gru?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for The Rise of Gru (6+). Children in this age range can appreciate the origin story of Gru and the Vicious 6, understanding more of the plot's nuances.
Can a 12 year old watch The Rise of Gru?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for The Rise of Gru (6+). Children in this age range can appreciate the origin story of Gru and the Vicious 6, understanding more of the plot's nuances.
Can a 13 year old watch The Rise of Gru?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for The Rise of Gru (6+). Teenagers might find the film's humor less sophisticated but can still enjoy the action sequences and nostalgic elements if they grew up with the franchise.
Is The Rise of Gru appropriate for kids?
The Rise of Gru is a family-friendly animated film focusing on the origin story of Gru and his Minions. Parentwise rates The Rise of Gru overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is The Rise of Gru family friendly?
The Rise of Gru is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. It contains slapstick humor and cartoon action typical of the Despicable Me franchise.
The Rise of Gru parents guide: what should a parent know first?
The Rise of Gru is a family-friendly animated film focusing on the origin story of 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 The Rise of Gru safe for kids?
We advise The Rise of Gru from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). It contains slapstick humor and cartoon action typical of the Despicable Me franchise.
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