What age is Abominable appropriate for?

Abominable is rated PG and PopcornCheck recommends it for ages 6+, based on reading the actual screenplay. Armed personnel firing weapons directly at Everest the yeti while the children are nearby, a sequence where Everest appears to be hit and possibly killed, and sustained chase scenes involving drones and vehicles mean the film carries genuine peril that may upset children under 6, particularly those sensitive to animal harm.

Does Abominable have swearing or bad language?

Abominable has Very Mild language. Characters use 'beast' five times, 'crazy' four times, 'abominable' three times — all in context of describing the yeti.

Is Abominable violent?

Abominable has Mild violence. Everest the yeti escapes his enclosure in an early sequence, triggering vehicle pursuit and chase scenes that run throughout the film.

Is Abominable scary for children?

Abominable has Mild scary scenes. Everest's initial appearance on Yi's rooftop is a startling jump-scare moment that surprises both Yi and the audience.

Is Abominable OK for Kids?

Name: Abominable
Director: Jill Culton
Genre: Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 2019
Duration: 97 min
Cast: Chloe Bennet, Albert Tsai, Suzy Eddie Izzard, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Joseph Izzo

FamilyAnimationAdventureComedyFantasy

PG⭐ 7.0 / 102019 · 1h 37m

Jill Culton

Where to Watch

United States

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What's In It

Based on the actual screenplay

🗡️Violence

Moderate▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Cartoon / Comedic

Action & Peril

Injuries & Death Shown

Graphic & Disturbing

Everest the yeti escapes his enclosure in an early sequence, triggering vehicle pursuit and chase scenes that run throughout the film.
Multiple drone strikes and aerial combat sequences occur as the capture team hunts the children and Everest across China.
Vehicle chases and collisions happen repeatedly — these are action-movie-style sequences rather than comedic cartoon moments.
The children are pelted with blueberries in an exaggerated, slapstick food fight played entirely for laughs.
Everest uses magical natural powers — giant dandelion shields and surging water effects — as defensive weapons against pursuers.
In the film's climax, armed personnel fire weapons directly at Everest while Yi and the other children are close by.
Mr. Burnish, the antagonist, is shown appearing injured and unconscious after being struck — the injury is implied rather than graphically depicted.
Violence is largely action-adventure in tone with no gore or death shown on screen; the most distressing element is weapons aimed at the yeti in front of children.

💬Language

Very Mild▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Mild Words

(damn, hell)

Moderate

(ass, b**ch)

Strong

(sh*t)

Extreme

(f**k)

Characters use 'beast' five times, 'crazy' four times, 'abominable' three times — all in context of describing the yeti.
'Idiot' is used once and 'twit' is used once as mild insults in dialogue.
No profanity of any kind — no da**, hell, a**, s**t, or f-words detected in the extraction.
Language is entirely age-appropriate; the mildest words present are light enough for young children.

👻Scary Scenes

Moderate▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Mildly Tense

Startling Moments

Genuinely Scary

Deeply Disturbing

Everest's initial appearance on Yi's rooftop is a startling jump-scare moment that surprises both Yi and the audience.
A sustained tense sequence follows the police and capture team as they pursue Everest and the children — the threat feels real and prolonged.
In the final confrontation, armed personnel fire weapons at Everest while children are present, and Everest appears to be hit and possibly killed — this is the film's most genuinely frightening moment and is likely to upset animal-loving or sensitive younger children.
The scary scenes are resolved positively: Mr. Burnish orders his team to stand down, Everest survives and reunites with his parents, and the children return safely home.

💕Romance

Very Mild▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Crushes & Holding Hands

Kissing & Dating

Suggestive

Sexual Content

Jin is casually mentioned as having multiple girlfriends — this is referenced in passing dialogue with no romantic scenes shown.
No kissing, on-screen relationships, or sexual content of any kind.
Romance is essentially absent from the film; the emotional core is family bonds and friendship, not romantic relationships.

🍺Substances

Mild▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Mentioned in Passing

Shown Casually

Featured Prominently

Glorified or Abused

Aftershave is briefly referenced in a sibling banter exchange — mentioned in dialogue only, not shown or focused on.
Children are shown casually drinking soda, and soda is offered to Everest in a lighthearted scene.
No alcohol, drugs, or smoking of any kind — substance content is limited to casual soda consumption and a single throwaway mention of aftershave.

⚡Stimulation

Moderate▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Gently Engaging

Exciting

Intense

Overwhelming

The film features high-speed chases through urban and rural China — fast-paced, loud, and energising rather than restful.
Two sequences are notably intense: Everest creating a giant dandelion phenomenon and a massive water surge — visually spectacular and accompanied by big sound design.
The final escape sequence combines gunfire, aerial pursuit, and rapid editing into a back-to-back action climax.
The climbing of Mount Everest with magical ice structures is exciting but more awe-inspiring than overwhelming.
Sensory-sensitive children may find the combination of rapid chases, loud audio, and intense magical sequences in the second and third acts challenging — the film does not maintain a gentle pace throughout.

Abominable — Heads Up for Parents

Despite its colourful, feel-good marketing, the film's climax features armed personnel firing weapons directly at Everest while the child characters stand nearby, followed by a moment where Everest appears to have been fatally shot — this sequence is more intense than many parents of young children will expect from a PG animated adventure and may cause genuine distress for animal-loving or sensitive under-8s.

About Abominable

Abominable (2019) is a DreamWorks animated adventure following Yi, a grieving teenage girl in Shanghai who discovers a young yeti named Everest hiding on her rooftop and embarks on a cross-China journey to return him to Mount Everest. The film blends magical set-pieces with heartfelt themes of family loss, perseverance, and connection to nature. Its tone is warm and adventurous, with gentle emotional depth beneath the action.

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Fine for kids to watch alone

Children aged 7 and above can watch comfortably without a parent present; families with children aged 5–6 or those who are sensitive to animal peril or weapon use should watch together, as the final confrontation where guns are fired at Everest and he appears to be hit may need immediate reassurance and context.

Family Takeaways from Abominable

What it gets right

✓The film handles childhood grief with genuine delicacy — Yi's reluctance to play violin, her withdrawal from family, and her eventual tearful conversation with Jin about missing her father give parents an organic opening to discuss loss with their own children.
✓The final image of Everest reuniting with his parents on the mountain, mirroring the children's reunion with their own family below, gives the film a satisfying emotional symmetry that resonates for all ages without being heavy-handed.

Abominable Cultural & Values Guide

Cultural & Values Guide

Values & Themes

●Traditional family values

The entire emotional journey centers on Yi's determination to reunite Everest with his family, while her own growth involves learning to honor her deceased father's memory and strengthen bonds with her grandmother. Family connection and sacrifice drive every major plot point.

Community Notes

DreamWorks Animation produced the film in partnership with Pearl Studio (originally a Chinese co-production entity); some critics noted the film's portrayal of Chinese landmarks and cultural elements as a commercial rather than deeply authentic representation, though no specific offensive stereotyping has been widely flagged.

Cast:Chloe BennetAlbert TsaiSuzy Eddie IzzardTenzing Norgay TrainorJoseph Izzo