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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
Language
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Sex & NudityNone
Sex & Nudity
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SubstancesNone
Substances
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Frightening ScenesMild
Frightening Scenes
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Positive MessagesStrong
Positive Messages
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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 identifiedEducational 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?