Turning Red
AnimationFamilyComedyFantasy
8+PG⭐ 7.9 / 10
2022·1h 40m·Domee Shi·Pixar·● Script read & verified
Turning Red follows 13-year-old Meilin Lee who discovers she transforms into a giant red panda when she experiences strong emotions, as part of a family...
Best watched together — Puberty themes and family dynamics provide natural conversation opportunities
Heads Up for Parents
The film directly addresses puberty and menstruation through metaphor, which may prompt questions from younger viewers
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The entire film centers on Mei learning to honor her family's traditions and expectations while finding balance with her own identity. The multi-generational family bond and respect for elders drives the core emotional arc.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows healthy parent-child communication when Ming explains family history
- ✓Demonstrates importance of friendship support during difficult times
Cast:Rosalie ChiangSandra OhAva MorseHyein ParkMaitreyi Ramakrishnan