Alvin and the Chipmunks
ComedyFamilyFantasyAnimation
5+PG
2007·1h 32m·Tim Hill·Fox 2000 Pictures·● Script read & verified
Three talking chipmunks - Alvin, Simon, and Theodore - move in with struggling songwriter Dave Seville after accidentally ending up in his home. It's a...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
The chipmunks cause significant property damage and mess in Dave's home that's played for comedy
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The entire film centers on Dave adopting three orphaned chipmunks and creating an unconventional but loving family unit. The story emphasizes commitment, sacrifice, and putting family before career success when Dave chooses the chipmunks over his music ambitions.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows importance of teamwork and supporting each other through Dave and the chipmunks learning to work together
- ✓Demonstrates that family can be found in unexpected places as the characters form bonds
Cast:Jason LeeDavid CrossCameron RichardsonJane LynchJustin Long