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By Jennifer Borget
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Wordless animated slapstick comedy has lots of violence.
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Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie
What's the Story?
In OGGY AND THE COCKROACHES: THE MOVIE, a cat named Oggy travels through four time periods: from the prehistoric age to medieval times to the early 20th century, and finally ending in a futuristic space age. Rather than forming one continuous movie plot, each time period plays out as its own stand-alone storyline. The commonality is the characters, who seem to be reintroduced in each era, with Oggy and his friends encountering various obstacles set up by three mischievous cockroaches. Those bugs have a range of naughty plots, from stealing the first-ever discovered fire flame to battling with space lightsabers. Throughout the movie, there's no shortage of explosions, kidnappings, booby traps, and general destruction by the nemesis cockroaches and retaliation from Oggy.
Is It Any Good?
Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie is reminiscent of the cat-and-mouse humor seen for decades in Tom and Jerry, and takes it to another level with over-the-top attacks. Similar to Tom and Jerry, the characters here don't talk, but grunt, squeal, and sometimes meow.
The story offers some appeal with bright and colorful animation, and those familiar with the Oggy series might enjoy watching the main character experience life and trials with his cockroach pests through various time periods. Others new to their adventures might be put off by the over-the-top, nonstop slapstick violence. While it's intended to be a silly movie to get laughs with nonrealistic violence, there's little substance beyond that, which could make parents question what aspects are sinking in for their kids.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about violence as entertainment. Is it fun to watch Oggy and the cockroaches' physical exchanges? Would it feel different if they were humans and not cats? Does the fact that it's animated make the violence feel less real?
Does it seem like Oggy and the cockroaches could ever get along? What are some constructive ways to resolve conflict?
How did you enjoy following a movie with no words? Do you feel spoken language is necessary or helpful to follow a plot? What other clues did you see to understand what was happening and how the characters felt about one another?
Does Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie have a point? Can you learn anything valuable from its plot? How do stories like these influence your enjoyment of entertainment?
Movie Details
- In theaters : January 1, 2013
- On DVD or streaming : November 11, 2019
- Cast : Hugues Le Bars
- Director : Olivier Jean-Marie
- Studio : Bac Films
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Adventures , Animals ( Bugs )
- Run time : 80 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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