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Is Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken OK for Kids?

AnimationFamilyFantasyComedy
6+
PG⭐ IMDb 5.7 / 102023 · 1h 32m
Kirk DeMicco● Script verifiedBased on a partial script
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What's In It

Based on the actual screenplay
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We're re-reading this screenplay with our upgraded analysis. Scene-by-scene moment counts aren't available for Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken yet — the summaries below are from our earlier read-through. Check back soon.

🗡️Violence
Mild▼
  • Giant sea creatures battle with energy beams and tentacle attacks
  • Ruby unintentionally destroys the school library during her transformation
  • No deaths are shown on screen, though characters are knocked around during fights
💬Language
Very Mild▼
  • Occasional mild exclamations like 'stupid' and 'dumb'
  • No profanity, slurs, or sexual language present
  • All language is appropriate for children
👻Scary Scenes
Mild▼
  • Giant sea monsters may frighten young children during battle sequences
  • Ruby's transformation scenes show her growing to enormous size which could be startling
  • Deep ocean scenes are described as 'pretty dark' in the abyss with ominous atmosphere
💕Romance
Very Mild▼
  • Ruby has a crush on Connor and they become a couple by the end
  • Brief animated kissing between teenage characters
  • No nudity or sexual content beyond innocent romance
🍺Substances
None▼
  • No alcohol, drugs, or smoking depicted
  • No substance use by any characters
  • No references to substance abuse
⚡Stimulation
Moderate▼
  • The score has epic and heavy 'hits/boojs' that rumble the theater with immersive sound
  • Fast-paced action sequences with giant creatures moving quickly
  • Bright flashing lights during energy beam battles between krakens and mermaids

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Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken — Heads Up for Parents

The film completely subverts traditional mermaid mythology by making mermaids the villains and krakens the heroes, which may confuse children familiar with positive mermaid stories.

About Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

A shy 16-year-old kraken girl named Ruby desperately tries to fit in at high school while her overprotective mother forbids her from going near the ocean. When Ruby breaks this rule to save her crush, she discovers she's part of a royal family of giant krakens destined to protect the sea from evil mermaids. This is a 2023 DreamWorks animated comedy with themes of self-acceptance and family legacy.

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Fine for kids to watch alone
Content is age-appropriate for children 6+ with only mild action and no concerning themes

Family Takeaways from Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

What it gets right

  • ✓The message that 'the real power is just not to hide' who you are inside promotes self-acceptance
  • ✓Ruby's relationship with her overprotective mother shows healthy family communication
  • ✓First DreamWorks film to feature a titular female hero provides strong female representation

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken Cultural & Values Guide

Cultural & Values Guide

No cultural or religious themes detected for this film.

Cast:Lana CondorToni ColletteAnnie MurphySam RichardsonLiza Koshy

Is Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken Appropriate for Your Child's Age?

Based on a partial script — we only found an excerpt of Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, so this age guidance covers part of the film rather than the whole thing.

✗Age 5: Not recommended for 5-year-olds
✓Age 8: Generally appropriate for 8-year-olds
✓Age 10: Generally appropriate for 10-year-olds
✓Age 12: Generally appropriate for 12-year-olds
✓Age 13: Generally appropriate for 13-year-olds
✓Age 15: Generally appropriate for 15-year-olds
✓Age 17: Generally appropriate for 17-year-olds

Individual children may vary — use your judgment.

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