Common Sense Media Review
By Tracy Moore
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Poorly animated frog princess tale has lots of name-calling.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 6+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
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Frog Kingdom
What's the Story?
Princess Froglegs (Bella Thorne) decides to dress up as a boy to compete in the Froglympics so she doesn't have to be married off to whichever male suitor wins.
Is It Any Good?
With poor animation, a shoddy plot, and dialogue that relies too heavily on gender stereotypes, FROG KINGDOM is a tough sell. The idea is admirable: To avoid being married off to whichever male suitor wins the Froglympics, Princess Froglegs disguises herself as a boy and beats the other competitors at their own game. But a large part of the movie is the frogs insulting each other and a serpent cutting in on their action, so any positive messages are buried in the aggressive competition and bullying. Parents looking for nontraditional princess fare can find better examples that don't muddle the message.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about princess movies. Why are they so popular?
Is the princess mean because she's pretending to be a boy, or is she really a bully? How can you tell?
What do the other frogs learn about boys and girls after they discover the princess was pretending?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : June 30, 2015
- Cast : Bella Thorne
- Director : Nelson Shin
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Pansexual Movie Actor(s) , Latino Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Lionsgate
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Animals ( Wild Animals )
- Run time : 87 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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