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Is Turning Red safe for your child?

Age guide

7+

We advise Turning Red from age 7 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).

5-8
Younger children will enjoy the vibrant animation and the story of a girl who transforms into a giant red panda, focusing on the fun and fantastical elements.
9-12
Children in this age group will relate to Mei Lee's experiences with friendship, puberty, and navigating her relationship with her overprotective mother.
13-15
Teenagers may appreciate the film's honest portrayal of adolescence, hormonal changes, and the challenges of asserting independence from family expectations.

Thirteen-year-old Meilin 'Mei' Lee is torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. And as if changes to her interests, relationships, and body weren't enough, whenever she gets too excited or stressed, she 'poofs' into a giant red panda.

Age guide
7+
Overall risk
3/10
Violence
1/10
Toxic behaviour
2/10
Stranger contact
2/10
Addiction risk
7/10
Language
2/10
Influence
5/10

What parents should know

This animated film from Pixar is a vibrant coming-of-age story centered on a 13-year-old girl experiencing puberty, represented by transforming into a giant red panda. It explores themes of family, friendship, and self-acceptance. Parents should be prepared for open discussions about bodily changes and emotional development.

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Turning Red age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Turning Red?

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

Can a 10 year old watch Turning Red?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Turning Red (7+). Children in this age group will relate to Mei Lee's experiences with friendship, puberty, and navigating her relationship with her overprotective mother.

Can a 12 year old watch Turning Red?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Turning Red (7+). Children in this age group will relate to Mei Lee's experiences with friendship, puberty, and navigating her relationship with her overprotective mother.

Can a 13 year old watch Turning Red?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Turning Red (7+). Teenagers may appreciate the film's honest portrayal of adolescence, hormonal changes, and the challenges of asserting independence from family expectations.

Is Turning Red appropriate for kids?

This animated film from Pixar is a vibrant coming-of-age story centered on a 13-year-old girl experiencing puberty, represented by transforming into a giant red panda. Parentwise rates Turning Red overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 2/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.

Is Turning Red family friendly?

Turning Red is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. It explores themes of family, friendship, and self-acceptance.

Turning Red parents guide: what should a parent know first?

This animated film from Pixar is a vibrant coming-of-age story centered on a 13-year-old girl experiencing puberty, represented by transforming into a giant red panda. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (2/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).

Is Turning Red safe for kids?

We advise Turning Red from age 7 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). It explores themes of family, friendship, and self-acceptance.

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