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The Wild Thornberrys

(Rated TV-Y7, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Tim Curry, Jodi Carlisle, Lacey Chabert, Where to watch: Nickelodeon, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Globe-trotters explore strange new worlds.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Main characters are white--they actively seek and embrace different cultures...and species. Some sibling put-downs. Very clever humor, especially from the guest animal characters and the witty chimp Darwin.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    The characters sometimes get entangled with the forces of nature and the ferocity of animals.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Episodes have involved mating but not sex per se.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Wild Thornberrys

Parents need to know that, although the appreciation for animals the series promotes is admirable, they may need to remind young fans that animals encountered in the wild should be approached with caution. Also, Eliza's sister Debbie is often snotty and superficial to the point of giving teenagers a bad name.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the bickering between the sisters. Is it realistic, or do you just find it grating? Young and old viewers may also discuss what a loving sibling relationship should look like.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    perfect for kids

    i think this is a really good show. you go all around the world to different places and learn about things there.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Good role models

    put it back on tv already

    i love this show because it has an imagnation and teaches you about diffrent areas in the world and diffrent animals i wish it was on tv agien oh do i miss that show

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 1.0

    I hate this show!

    I can't stand this show. The characters are ugly and annoying. Unfortunatley, my youngest daughter was obsessed with this cartoon when she was 8-11.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 3.0

    its a really nice show because its really funny

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

    one of the best shows

    I love this show. Not one bad thing about it.

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