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Is Up safe for your child?
Age guide
7+
We advise Up from age 7 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children will enjoy the vibrant animation and the fantastical elements of the flying house and talking dogs, though the initial themes of loss may require gentle discussion.
- 9-12
- Children in this age range can better understand the emotional depth of Carl's journey and Russell's quest for a badge, appreciating the humor and adventure with more independence.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can reflect on the movie's deeper messages about grief, perseverance, and the importance of human connection, seeing the film as more than just a children's story.
- 16+
- Older viewers often appreciate the sophisticated storytelling and emotional nuance of the film, recognizing its artistic merit and universal themes of love, loss, and finding new purpose.
78-year-old Carl Fredricksen ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies away to fulfill his lifelong dream of seeing the wilds of South America. He inadvertently brings along a young wilderness explorer named Russell.
- Age guide
- 7+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 2/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 8/10
What parents should know
Up is an animated film from Pixar that tells the story of an elderly widower who fulfills his lifelong dream of adventure. The movie features themes of grief, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams, presented through a blend of humor and emotional depth. While generally family-friendly, the initial portrayal of loss can be poignant for some viewers, and parents may wish to discuss these themes with their children.
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Up is 7+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Up setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Up without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Up that mean it is time to step in.
Up age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Up?
Parentwise puts Up at 7+. We advise Up from age 7 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 2/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old watch Up?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Up (7+). Children in this age range can better understand the emotional depth of Carl's journey and Russell's quest for a badge, appreciating the humor and adventure with more independence.
Can a 12 year old watch Up?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Up (7+). Children in this age range can better understand the emotional depth of Carl's journey and Russell's quest for a badge, appreciating the humor and adventure with more independence.
Can a 13 year old watch Up?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Up (7+). Teenagers can reflect on the movie's deeper messages about grief, perseverance, and the importance of human connection, seeing the film as more than just a children's story.
Is Up appropriate for kids?
Up is an animated film from Pixar that tells the story of an elderly widower who fulfills his lifelong dream of adventure. Parentwise rates Up overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Up family friendly?
Up is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. The movie features themes of grief, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams, presented through a blend of humor and emotional depth.
Up parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Up is an animated film from Pixar that tells the story of an elderly widower who fulfills his lifelong dream of adventure. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Up safe for kids?
We advise Up from age 7 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). The movie features themes of grief, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams, presented through a blend of humor and emotional depth.
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