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The Iron Giant

(1999, Rated PG, Family and kids)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Director's cut of a wonderful family movie.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    None.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    This movie is suspenseful and has a sad part to it.
  • Sexy stuff :

    None.
  • Language:

    A little juvenile bathroom humor.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    None.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Iron Giant

Parents need to know that this movie has some tense moments of peril that could frighten the youngest kids, and the robot does die at the end, which will make some kids sad. But it has an uplifting message of friendship that you might discuss with your kids. There are also some swear words and some bathroom humor in the film, and parents should caution children that it's not funny to feed someone a laxative disguised as chocolate.

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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 15
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    An ET ripoff, for sure, but it ranks among the best in that category. Beware of some violence and language, though, and it is probably better for the children past kindergarten.

  2. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in Mississippi
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I cry every time

    Everychild should see this movie. It's sad so watch it with a boxs of kleenex near by!

  3. Teen Reviewer
    Age 15
    Lives in
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I cry every time

    This is my favourite animated movie of all time. It is touching, funny, and makes me cry at the end. Anyone with children should definitely watch it with their kids because it isn't just for kids. It's a wonderful movie that parents can enjoy too, for its message. Watch it! You won't be disappointed!

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Best cartoon ever!

    A rare film that can actually be enjoyed by everyone in the family.

  5. Teen Reviewer
    Age 14
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    One of the greatest animated movies of all time.

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