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Is The Angry Birds Movie OK for Kids?

AnimationAdventureComedyFamily
6+
PGโญ 6.3 / 102016 ยท 1h 37m
Clay Kaytis

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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
7
Cartoon / Comedic
2
Action & Peril
0
Injuries & Death Shown
0
Graphic & Disturbing
  • Red falls onto a birthday cake at a party in a slapstick pratfall
  • Birds are repeatedly launched from a slingshot as weapons throughout the film, including Matilda shooting fireballs from her body
  • Bomb the bird explodes intentionally multiple times as a comedic weapon during the castle assault
  • A large battle sequence at the pig castle involves multiple bird attacks and aerial combat with pig air force planes (Scene 4)
  • Various birds bounce off walls and structures during the battle, and Leonard the pig king is knocked around in the final confrontation, but all violence is bloodless and cartoonish with no injuries or deaths shown
๐Ÿ’ฌLanguage
Very Mildโ–ผ
Moments in the script, mildest โ†’ most intense
6
Mild Words
(damn, hell)
0
Moderate
(ass, b**ch)
0
Strong
(sh*t)
0
Extreme
(f**k)
  • The word 'butt' is used 3 times and 'cr*p' is used once
  • The word 'ain't' appears twice as casual grammar, not profanity
  • The word 'hell' appears in the extraction list but with a count of 0, meaning it is not actually said
  • No f-words, s-words, or other strong profanity of any kind are present
๐Ÿ‘ปScary Scenes
Moderateโ–ผ
Moments in the script, mildest โ†’ most intense
2
Mildly Tense
2
Startling Moments
1
Genuinely Scary
0
Deeply Disturbing
  • A large pig ship suddenly appears and crashes onto the island, destroying homes, which may startle younger viewers
  • There is a tense realization scene when the birds discover the pigs have stolen all the eggs
  • A tense chase sequence occurs through the pig castle with guards pursuing the birds
  • King Mudbeard threatens to cook and eat the stolen eggs, an intense moment that is the film's scariest beat
  • Multiple pig air force airplane attacks are startling but quickly resolved through the birds' counterattack, and all threats are ultimately overcome by the heroes
๐Ÿ’•Romance
Very Mildโ–ผ
Moments in the script, mildest โ†’ most intense
2
Crushes & Holding Hands
0
Kissing & Dating
0
Suggestive
0
Sexual Content
  • Matilda shows a crush on Red and tries to be his friend, while Red repeatedly avoids her attempts
  • Bomb lies about having a business deal specifically to avoid going on a date with Matilda
  • There is no kissing, dating, or physical romantic content of any kind
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
  • A birthday party scene includes a passing reference to 'gluten free cake'
  • A pig advertisement includes a passing reference to 'helium balloons'
  • Neither reference involves alcohol or drugs, and nothing is shown or glorified
โšกStimulation
Moderateโ–ผ
Moments in the script, mildest โ†’ most intense
0
Gently Engaging
2
Exciting
2
Intense
0
Overwhelming
  • The slingshot launching sequence involves multiple birds fired rapidly at targets with high energy
  • The final battle sequence at the castle is an intense, coordinated bird assault with fast pacing
  • Mighty Eagle's dramatic aerial rescue and combat sequence is an exciting, fast-moving highlight
  • The chase scene with pigs pursuing birds through castle corridors is intense but brief
  • Sensory-sensitive children under 8 may find the back-to-back battle and chase sequences a bit much, though nothing reaches overwhelming levels
The Angry Birds Movie โ€” Heads Up for Parents

Parents should be aware of the scene where King Mudbeard threatens to cook and eat the stolen eggs, which is more intense than the film's otherwise silly, slapstick tone might suggest.

About The Angry Birds Movie

This is an animated comedy about Red, a short-tempered bird living on an island of flightless birds, who becomes an unlikely hero when green pigs invade and steal all the birds' eggs. Red rallies the community to build a boat, sail to the pig's island, and launch a slingshot assault on their castle to rescue the eggs. The tone is silly and slapstick, with cartoonish action and a message about overcoming anger and being trusted by your community.

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Fine for kids to watch alone
The content is largely cartoon-level slapstick with mild language (butt, crap, ain't) and only brief tense moments like the egg-threat scene, making it appropriate for kids age 6+ to watch without a parent present, though younger or sensitive children may want a parent nearby during the castle battle and chase sequences.

Family Takeaways from The Angry Birds Movie

What it gets right

  • โœ“Red's arc from an angry loner to a trusted community leader (shown when the birds welcome him back as a hero) gives kids a relatable model for anger management and growth
  • โœ“The film shows Chuck and Bomb sticking by Red's side throughout the mission, reinforcing the value of steady friendship even when a friend is difficult

The Angry Birds Movie Cultural & Values Guide

Cultural & Values Guide

No cultural or religious themes detected for this film.

Cast:Jason SudeikisJosh GadDanny McBrideMaya RudolphBill Hader

Is The Angry Birds Movie Appropriate for Your Child's Age?

โœ—Age 5: Not recommended 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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