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Is Storks OK for Kids?

AdventureAnimationComedyFamily
5+
PGโญ 6.8 / 102016 ยท 1h 27m
Doug Sweetland

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What's In It

Based on the actual screenplay
๐Ÿ—ก๏ธViolence
Mildโ–ผ
Moments in the script, mildest โ†’ most intense
8
Cartoon / Comedic
1
Action & Peril
0
Injuries & Death Shown
0
Graphic & Disturbing
  • Storks navigate dangerous obstacle courses with near-misses and falls while delivering babies, played entirely for slapstick comedy
  • Tulip crashes an airplane, but the crash is cartoonish with no injuries shown
  • A wolf pack chases Junior and Tulip, with the wolves comically morphing into shapes like a bridge, boat, submarine, and plane instead of attacking directly
  • Characters repeatedly run headfirst into invisible glass panels at a glass factory for slapstick laughs, and are later tied up and restrained by penguins
  • The Baby Factory is destroyed in an explosive chaos sequence and a baby accidentally pulls an electrical cord causing a massive malfunction โ€” no characters are seriously hurt in any of these scenes, and the overall tone is cartoon slapstick rather than real danger
๐Ÿ’ฌLanguage
Very Mildโ–ผ
Moments in the script, mildest โ†’ most intense
13
Mild Words
(damn, hell)
0
Moderate
(ass, b**ch)
0
Strong
(sh*t)
0
Extreme
(f**k)
  • Characters say 'dumb' (4 times) and 'stupid' (1 time)
  • The word 'fired/fire' is used 8 times, referring to Junior losing his job, not profanity
  • No instances of 'hell' or 'da**' were found in the script
  • No f-words, s-words, or any strong profanity of any kind appear anywhere in the film
๐Ÿ‘ปScary Scenes
Mildโ–ผ
Moments in the script, mildest โ†’ most intense
4
Mildly Tense
1
Startling Moments
0
Genuinely Scary
0
Deeply Disturbing
  • The wolf pack chase creates predatory tension as the wolves pursue Junior and Tulip, though it's resolved comedically without anyone being caught or hurt
  • The baby is shown nearly falling from heights multiple times, which may cause brief anxiety for young viewers before she is caught each time
  • Jasper's sudden appearance and emotional revelation about his past is more startling/emotional than scary
  • Hunter's antagonistic behavior and threats create tension throughout, and the Baby Factory shutdown scenario (one million babies at risk of release) raises the stakes near the climax, but all threats resolve positively by the end
๐Ÿ’•Romance
Moderateโ–ผ
Moments in the script, mildest โ†’ most intense
3
Crushes & Holding Hands
0
Kissing & Dating
1
Suggestive
0
Sexual Content
  • Tulip and Junior develop a gentle, growing affection through their adventure together, culminating in Junior realizing he cares about her despite his initial distance
  • Junior makes a passing comment about his pants falling down during a tense moment, played as a brief joke rather than anything sexual
  • Jasper confesses he 'fell in love' with baby Tulip in the sense of wanting to be her parent โ€” this is familial/platonic devotion, not romantic
  • No kissing, dating, or sexual content of any kind appears in the film
๐ŸบSubstances
Very Mildโ–ผ
Moments in the script, mildest โ†’ most intense
2
Mentioned in Passing
0
Shown Casually
0
Featured Prominently
0
Glorified or Abused
  • Pigeon Toady briefly mentions his girlfriend migrated to Canada โ€” no substance involved, just a passing personal reference
  • Parents implicitly reference alcohol in the context of an anniversary celebration, with no drinking shown on screen
  • There is no depiction of drug or alcohol use anywhere in the film
โšกStimulation
Moderateโ–ผ
Moments in the script, mildest โ†’ most intense
0
Gently Engaging
2
Exciting
3
Intense
0
Overwhelming
  • Package delivery sequences early in the film feature fast flying and narrow escapes that are exciting but not overwhelming
  • The extended wolf chase, with the pack repeatedly transforming into a bridge, boat, submarine, and plane, is a high-energy, rapid-fire sequence
  • The Storkcon climax, featuring one million babies being released and mass-delivered simultaneously, along with the Baby Factory destruction sequence with machinery and chaos, are the film's most intense, high-stimulation moments
  • Sensory-sensitive or very young children may find the back-to-back chase and climax sequences a lot to take in, though the film's bright, comedic tone softens the intensity
Storks โ€” Heads Up for Parents

Despite its light cartoon tone, the extended wolf pack chase โ€” where wolves repeatedly reshape themselves into a bridge, boat, submarine, and plane while pursuing the main characters โ€” is a prolonged, high-energy sequence that may be more intense than parents expect from the film's silly trailer tone.

About Storks

Storks (2016) is an animated comedy about Junior, a top delivery stork, and Tulip, an orphaned human girl living at the stork company, who accidentally create a baby and must race to deliver her before their boss finds out. Along the way they're chased by a wolf pack, battle a corporate villain trying to hide the accident, and Tulip discovers a way to finally find her real parents. The tone is fast, silly, and heartfelt, blending slapstick chases with themes of family and belonging.

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Fine for kids to watch alone
The content is largely cartoon slapstick with mild language and no profanity, romance, or substance concerns, making it appropriate for kids to watch independently; only very young or sensory-sensitive children (under 5-6) might benefit from a parent nearby during the intense wolf chase and Baby Factory destruction sequences.

Family Takeaways from Storks

What it gets right

  • โœ“The film shows Junior overcoming his fear of emotional connection and accepting Tulip as family, modeling healthy emotional growth
  • โœ“Henry and Sarah Gardner choosing to put aside work to spend meaningful time with their son Nate offers a relatable, positive picture of parental attentiveness

Storks Cultural & Values Guide

Cultural & Values Guide

Values & Themes
โ—Traditional family values

The film centers on Tulip's journey to find her biological parents, Jasper's devotion to reuniting her with her family, and the Gardner family's emphasis on togetherness, all reinforcing the value of family bonds and belonging.

Cast:Andy SambergKatie CrownKelsey GrammerJennifer AnistonTy Burrell

Is Storks Appropriate for Your Child's Age?

โœ“Age 5: Generally appropriate for 5-year-olds
โœ“Age 8: Generally appropriate for 8-year-olds
โœ“Age 10: Generally appropriate for 10-year-olds
โœ“Age 12: Generally appropriate for 12-year-olds
โœ“Age 13: Generally appropriate for 13-year-olds
โœ“Age 15: Generally appropriate for 15-year-olds
โœ“Age 17: Generally appropriate for 17-year-olds

Individual children may vary โ€” use your judgment.

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