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The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Scary, cynical, gross, and not meant for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 8–10

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Anything goes when the Grim Reaper is your best friend.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Some ghoulish images, especially of the Grim Reaper himself, are visually scary. His body is a skeleton that goes to pieces at times and then reconstructs. Also, he carries a scythe and threatens to put people to rest.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Lots of potty humor.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

Parents need to know that this show isn't really appropriate for younger kids, even though it might be popular with the 7 and up set. Some moments are truly scary and disgusting -- and too much for a young child to handle. Some ghoulish images, especially of the Grim Reaper himself, are visually scary. His body is a skeleton that goes to pieces at times and then reconstructs. Also, he carries a scythe and threatens to put people to rest. On the other hand, those old enough to have a good sense of self might enjoy this program. It's clever, bizarre, and funny. It has the appeal that Ren and Stimpy held for college kids, paired with a dark element that tweens and teens might enjoy.

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  • Families can talk about whether the show is meant to be scary or not. Why would a show aimed at kids include the Grim Reaper as a character? Does he scare you, or do you find him funny? Why?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Perfect for the whole family

    I love this show!!! it is completley appropriate for dark kids, and incredibly funny.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    awsome.

    it's animated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it's not that scary it is a little off clor, it will go over kid's head, but i have to put down sexual content

  3. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Maybe for tweens and early teenagers but not for kids

    This show is just weird. My 7 year old likes it but I am sitting here listening to it as I type this, and I just think it's creepy and a little off for kids that age. I would like her to stop watching it, or at least watch it a little less but she won't have that because it's her favorite show! I think this show is more appropriate for Adult Swim instead of as a kids show.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    SWEET!!!!!

    SOOOOOOOOOOOOO love this show!!!!!!! The grim reaper is my favorite, though he is stereotyped as a west indies/jamaican guy...it's a really great show.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Vermont
    I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 3.0

    Cruel...

    Well, this is not one of my favorite shows, but it is pretty good. But I don't really understand how they can show a thing like this on Cartoon Network... Too much crude violence in my opinion.

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