If you have been a fan of Wallace & Gromit before this you know that there tends to be a lot of slapstick style comedy. This short however takes a turn to the very dark, opening with a murder and ending (for the first time I recall) with the death of the villain. It is much scarier for kids than their previous work. In the making of feature, the producers talked about taking on a more noir style in this film and it shows. I'd be very cautious about showing this to younger kids. The previous 3 Wallace & Gromit shorts are a much safer bet.
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Wallace and Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death
(Rated NR, Family and kids, Starring Peter Sallis)
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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
Always-charming claymation duo mix murder with romance.
Themes in this movie include: dating/crushes, gender issues, honesty, revenge
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Wallace and Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death
Parents need to know that this British claymation movie delves into
some darker themes, but with slapstick humor and even a bit of pathos. One main character gets involved with a deceptive love interest while the other hunts for a serial killer. In an attempt to fight off the killer,
the main characters endure tense moments, including being
kidnapped and threatened by a bomb.
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- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
More Violent, Still Funny
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
I liked it!
I love Wallace and Gromit but I found this entry in the series somewhat lacking. It wasn't as funny as previous films and was more sexual than any of them (I found that disturbing). There's nothing wrong with romance, but there were 4-5 direct references to sex that I can remember. That being said, I liked it, the worst Wallace and Gromit is still miles above most other kids movies in terms of creativity and just fun.
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| 50% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 50% | of parents say it's too violent |
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