The Angry Birds Movie
The Angry Birds Movie
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Watch-outs
What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
The Angry Birds Movie is a colorful, fast-paced animated family comedy based on the popular mobile game, following Red, a short-tempered outcast bird forced into anger management classes before a pig invasion threatens his island. The film features fairly sustained action sequences, particularly in the extended climactic battle where birds are launched via slingshot to destroy the pigs' city, with repeated explosions, collapsing buildings, and genuine tension around the stolen eggs. These conflict scenes, though stylized and free of graphic violence, are frequent in the film's second half and carry a credible sense of threat, with the egg theft representing a symbolically significant loss for bird families. Parents can reassure younger children by noting that the pervasive humor and consistently comedic tone offset the tension, and that the film champions positive values such as solidarity, self-confidence, and the importance of listening to others.
Synopsis
An island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds or almost entirely. In this paradise, Red, a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck, and the volatile Bomb have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to.
Difficult scenes
The theft of the eggs by the pigs is the film's central emotional turning point: the birds return home to find all their eggs, their future children, stolen while they were celebrating. This scene of collective devastation, with empty nests and distraught birds, may affect sensitive children who grasp the family stakes and the sense of betrayal involved. The extended climactic battle on Piggy Island is long and spectacular: birds are catapulted into the enemy city, dynamite explosions destroy entire buildings, and Red becomes trapped in a room full of dynamite that detonates. Although treated with humor and in a cartoonish animation style, the visual and auditory intensity of this sequence may surprise or overwhelm very young children. Red is repeatedly sidelined, mocked, and excluded by the other birds on his island from the very beginning of the film. This portrayal of social rejection and marginalization, though handled comedically, may resonate strongly with children who have experienced similar situations, and is worth discussing with parents after viewing. Mighty Eagle, the island's legendary protector expected to save the birds in their time of need, turns out to be a self-absorbed, lazy, and unreliable character who initially refuses to help recover the eggs. This moment of deep disappointment, where the anticipated hero fails to answer the call, may confuse young children accustomed to dependable and reassuring protective figures.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2016
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Countries
- Finland, United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Rovio Entertainment, Rovio Animation
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
The Angry Birds Movie is a colorful, fast-paced animated family comedy based on the popular mobile game, following Red, a short-tempered outcast bird forced into anger management classes before a pig invasion threatens his island. The film features fairly sustained action sequences, particularly in the extended climactic battle where birds are launched via slingshot to destroy the pigs' city, with repeated explosions, collapsing buildings, and genuine tension around the stolen eggs. These conflict scenes, though stylized and free of graphic violence, are frequent in the film's second half and carry a credible sense of threat, with the egg theft representing a symbolically significant loss for bird families. Parents can reassure younger children by noting that the pervasive humor and consistently comedic tone offset the tension, and that the film champions positive values such as solidarity, self-confidence, and the importance of listening to others.
Synopsis
An island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds or almost entirely. In this paradise, Red, a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck, and the volatile Bomb have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to.
Difficult scenes
The theft of the eggs by the pigs is the film's central emotional turning point: the birds return home to find all their eggs, their future children, stolen while they were celebrating. This scene of collective devastation, with empty nests and distraught birds, may affect sensitive children who grasp the family stakes and the sense of betrayal involved. The extended climactic battle on Piggy Island is long and spectacular: birds are catapulted into the enemy city, dynamite explosions destroy entire buildings, and Red becomes trapped in a room full of dynamite that detonates. Although treated with humor and in a cartoonish animation style, the visual and auditory intensity of this sequence may surprise or overwhelm very young children. Red is repeatedly sidelined, mocked, and excluded by the other birds on his island from the very beginning of the film. This portrayal of social rejection and marginalization, though handled comedically, may resonate strongly with children who have experienced similar situations, and is worth discussing with parents after viewing. Mighty Eagle, the island's legendary protector expected to save the birds in their time of need, turns out to be a self-absorbed, lazy, and unreliable character who initially refuses to help recover the eggs. This moment of deep disappointment, where the anticipated hero fails to answer the call, may confuse young children accustomed to dependable and reassuring protective figures.