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Honey, I Shrunk the Kids poster
Age Guide6+
MPAA RatingPG
Year1989
Runtime1h 33m
StudioWalt Disney Pictures
DirectorJoe Johnston

Cast

Rick MoranisMatt FrewerMarcia StrassmanKristine SutherlandThomas Brown
AdventureComedyFamilySci-Fi

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

1989

An inventor accidentally shrinks his children to the size of insects, stranding them in the backyard.

Content Guide

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Violence & ScarinessVery mild
Violence & Scariness
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LanguageNone
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Sex & NudityNone
Sex & Nudity
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SubstancesNone
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Frightening ScenesMild
Frightening Scenes
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Positive MessagesStrong
Positive Messages
Role ModelsGood
Role Models

What's in this movie

  • Children are in constant danger from insects and lawn mowers
  • A beloved ant is killed
  • A child nearly drowns in a bowl of cereal

🌍 Cultural & Representation Concerns

✓ None identified

Educational Value

A fun adventure that makes everyday objects seem enormous and dangerous. Good for sparking imagination about scale and science.

💬 Pause & Talk — Discussion Topics

  • 1.How does seeing the world from a tiny perspective change how you think about everyday things?
  • 2.How do the siblings learn to work together when they are stranded?
  • 3.What would be the best and worst things about being shrunk to insect size?