Great story the whole family will love. Brief flash at sexy music video unnecessary. Other than that minor language and violence.
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The Indian in the Cupboard
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
Classic, heartwarming fantasy will rivet kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Indian in the Cupboard
Parents need to know that this movie has some more mature moments: Omri is upset when he brings an aging figure to life that subsequently suffers a fatal coronary. Little Bear explains that he is mourning his wife. Both Little Bear and Boone explain to Omri that it is time for them to find wives and have children. Younger kids will especially love seeing the toys come to life, but it's the 9- to 12-year-olds who will truly appreciate this story of fantasy and friendship. Teens may enjoy it but feign indifference.
Read our full review by Rafael Munsi
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what older kids have had to give up as they've grown up, such as their blankets and childish toys. How did Omri deal with the loss of his friends at the end of the film? Or, families may want to discuss how they make their friends feel cherished every day. How did Little Bear express his love for Omri?
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Heartwarming Story
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Adding to my previous review, characters also use the words "what the h*ll" and "b*tthead"
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Just a note that there is some minor language in the film. The medic and Omri both say "d*mn." The cowboy says "a**."
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Good movie
This movie is Indian in the Cupboard. Indian in the Cupboard is a good movie. There is a little violence from the cowboy and there's this Iroquis Indian that shoots the cowboy with a bow and arrow. But the cowboy still survived because they brought back a medicine soldier.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 33% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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