What age is Over the Moon appropriate for?

Over the Moon is rated PG and PopcornCheck recommends it for ages 6+, based on reading the actual screenplay. The film includes a rocket crash where Fei Fei and Chin scream in fear, a tense sequence where flying creatures with sharp teeth chase the group through hazardous terrain, and the emotionally intense 'Chamber of Exquisite Sadness' where Fei Fei risks being trapped forever, all of which may unsettle younger viewers.

Does Over the Moon have swearing or bad language?

Over the Moon has Mild language. The word 'dingbat' is used 3 times as a lighthearted insult

Is Over the Moon violent?

Over the Moon has Mild violence. Chin comically runs face-first into a wall while trying to demonstrate that he can pass through it, played entirely for laughs

Is Over the Moon scary for children?

Over the Moon has Moderate scary scenes. The homemade rocket malfunctions and crashes on the moon, with Fei Fei and Chin screaming — a sudden, startling moment

Is Over the Moon OK for Kids?

Name: Over the Moon
Director: Glen Keane
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Released: 2020
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Cathy Ang, Phillipa Soo, Robert G. Chiu, Ken Jeong, John Cho

AnimationAdventureFamilyFantasy

PG⭐ 6.3 / 102020 · 1h 35m

Glen Keane

Where to Watch

United States

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What's In It

Based on the actual screenplay

🗡️Violence

Mild▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Cartoon / Comedic

Action & Peril

Injuries & Death Shown

Graphic & Disturbing

Chin comically runs face-first into a wall while trying to demonstrate that he can pass through it, played entirely for laughs
Moon Guards chase and confront Chin through the palace in a cartoonish pursuit
Fei Fei and Chin ride frogs while fleeing from creatures through a canyon as debris falls around them
Flying creatures with large teeth chase Fei Fei and her pet Gobi across the lunar landscape
Biker chickens pursue Fei Fei during a competitive chase on the moon, with multiple silly collisions and crashes
No characters die on-screen, no blood or weapons are used — all violence is slapstick or chase-based peril typical of family animation

💬Language

Very Mild▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Mild Words

(damn, hell)

Moderate

(ass, b**ch)

Strong

(sh*t)

Extreme

(f**k)

The word 'dingbat' is used 3 times as a lighthearted insult
'Annoying' is said 4 times and 'horrible' 2 times, both in casual frustrated dialogue
'Butt' is used once as a mild bit of potty humor
No profanity of any kind — no swear words, slurs, or crude language appear in the script

👻Scary Scenes

Moderate▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Mildly Tense

Startling Moments

Genuinely Scary

Deeply Disturbing

The homemade rocket malfunctions and crashes on the moon, with Fei Fei and Chin screaming — a sudden, startling moment
Chang'e has an emotional outburst that triggers earthquakes and chaos across the moon, creating a tense, unstable atmosphere
Fei Fei enters the dark 'Chamber of Exquisite Sadness,' a genuinely scary sequence where she risks being trapped forever
Flying creatures with sharp teeth chase the group through dangerous terrain in a sustained tense sequence
Creatures suddenly emerge from the ground and attack the group at the crash site, another startling jump-scare style moment
All scary moments resolve safely — no character is seriously harmed, and the tension is defused through teamwork or emotional breakthroughs

💕Romance

Moderate▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Crushes & Holding Hands

Kissing & Dating

Suggestive

Sexual Content

Fei Fei's whole journey is driven by her childlike belief in Chang'e and Houyi's eternal love story
Houyi appears as a hologram and embraces Chang'e while singing about their eternal love, including an on-screen embrace
Mrs. Zhong and Ba Ba have a gentle, developing adult relationship that Fei Fei initially resists, shown through domestic scenes like mooncake-making
Nothing sexual is shown or implied; romantic content is limited to embraces, singing, and themes of enduring love and moving forward

🍺Substances

Moderate▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Mentioned in Passing

Shown Casually

Featured Prominently

Glorified or Abused

A magic potion granting immortality is mentioned as something Chang'e once consumed, tied to the mythological backstory
Jade's creation of a potion is a major plot point, central to the effort to bring Houyi back
These are fantasy elements of Chinese mythology rather than real-world substances, and are not glorified as recreational drug or alcohol use

⚡Stimulation

Moderate▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Gently Engaging

Exciting

Intense

Overwhelming

The rocket launch sequence features loud engine sounds and rapid acceleration that may be intense for sensory-sensitive kids
A high-speed chase through the moon canyon involves falling obstacles, creatures, and frog-riding at breakneck speed
The ping-pong match between Chin and Chang'e is fast-paced with rapid movement and upbeat music
Multiple characters race on frogs and motorcycles across the moon in extended, high-energy sequences
The final competition for the gift involves numerous Lunarians racing simultaneously with lots of visual and audio activity, which could overwhelm very young or sensory-sensitive children

Over the Moon — Heads Up for Parents

Despite its bright, musical tone, the 'Chamber of Exquisite Sadness' sequence is genuinely eerie and emotionally heavy — a dark space where Fei Fei risks being trapped forever — which may catch parents off guard given the film's otherwise cheerful animation style.

About Over the Moon

Over the Moon follows Fei Fei, a grieving girl who builds a rocket to travel to the moon and prove the legendary Moon Goddess Chang'e is real, hoping to stop her father from remarrying. Along the way she meets a vibrant lunar world, bonds with her future stepbrother Chin, and learns to accept new love while honoring her mother's memory. It's a colorful, musical animated adventure with heartfelt themes about grief, family, and moving forward.

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Fine for kids to watch alone

Most content is mild and typical of family animation, though parents of very young or sensitive children (under 6) may want to watch together given the creature chases, the rocket crash scream scene, and the tense Chamber of Exquisite Sadness sequence.

Family Takeaways from Over the Moon

What it gets right

✓The film honestly portrays a child's grief and resistance to a parent remarrying, shown through Fei Fei's motivation to prove Chang'e exists and stop Ba Ba's wedding
✓It models healthy resolution through the final family dinner scene where Mrs. Zhong is welcomed and Fei Fei accepts the new family structure

Over the Moon Cultural & Values Guide

Cultural & Values Guide

Values & Themes

●Traditional family values

The film centers on honoring family bonds and tradition, shown through Ba Ba and Fei Fei making mooncakes together and the final family dinner where the blended family unit is embraced.

Cast:Cathy AngPhillipa SooRobert G. ChiuKen JeongJohn Cho