Bambi II
Bambi II
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Bambi II is a family animated sequel with a gentle, adventurous tone, focused on the growing bond between a young fawn and his father in a beautiful but sometimes threatening forest. Sensitive material mainly includes ongoing grief linked to the mother's death, several danger scenes involving hunters and traps, and a few chases with dogs and confrontations between young animals. The film stays stylized and not graphic, yet some sequences may feel intense for very sensitive children because the main character is small, vulnerable, and often afraid of being left alone or hurt. These moments are moderate in frequency, within an overall warm story that includes a few clear spikes of tension. Parents may want to watch alongside younger viewers who are easily upset by separation, pursuit scenes, or animals in distress, and be ready to reassure them that the story returns to safety and connection.
Synopsis
Return to the forest and join Bambi as he reunites with his father, The Great Prince, who must now raise the young fawn on his own. But in the adventure of a lifetime, the proud parent discovers there is much he can learn from his spirited young son.
Difficult scenes
The story begins with the still very present context of Bambi's mother's death, explicitly tied to a hunter, even though the film then focuses on his relationship with his father. For young children, this emotional foundation may trigger sadness or questions about losing a parent, especially because Bambi still seems very small and dependent. Bambi thinks he hears his mother's voice and walks into a meadow, only for it to become clear that this is connected to a trap set by humans. This scene can be especially unsettling for sensitive children because it combines grief, confusion, and sudden danger from an unseen but threatening human presence. Several scenes involve conflict with Ronno, an older and stronger young deer who mocks Bambi and tries to humiliate him. The tone remains child accessible, but these moments may resonate with children who are sensitive to teasing, exclusion, or bullying, especially when Bambi is trying to prove himself to his father. Later in the film, a trap alerts the humans and dogs begin chasing Bambi through the forest. The tension rises noticeably, with a real sense of pursuit, panic, and possible falling, which may be intense for younger viewers even though nothing is shown graphically.
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About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2006
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Brian Pimental
- Main cast
- Alexander Gould, Patrick Stewart, Brendon Baerg, Nicky Jones, Andrea Bowen, Anthony Ghannam, Cree Summer, Keith Ferguson, Makenna Cowgill, Emma Rose Lima
- Studios
- DisneyToon Studios
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Bambi II is a family animated sequel with a gentle, adventurous tone, focused on the growing bond between a young fawn and his father in a beautiful but sometimes threatening forest. Sensitive material mainly includes ongoing grief linked to the mother's death, several danger scenes involving hunters and traps, and a few chases with dogs and confrontations between young animals. The film stays stylized and not graphic, yet some sequences may feel intense for very sensitive children because the main character is small, vulnerable, and often afraid of being left alone or hurt. These moments are moderate in frequency, within an overall warm story that includes a few clear spikes of tension. Parents may want to watch alongside younger viewers who are easily upset by separation, pursuit scenes, or animals in distress, and be ready to reassure them that the story returns to safety and connection.
Synopsis
Return to the forest and join Bambi as he reunites with his father, The Great Prince, who must now raise the young fawn on his own. But in the adventure of a lifetime, the proud parent discovers there is much he can learn from his spirited young son.
Difficult scenes
The story begins with the still very present context of Bambi's mother's death, explicitly tied to a hunter, even though the film then focuses on his relationship with his father. For young children, this emotional foundation may trigger sadness or questions about losing a parent, especially because Bambi still seems very small and dependent. Bambi thinks he hears his mother's voice and walks into a meadow, only for it to become clear that this is connected to a trap set by humans. This scene can be especially unsettling for sensitive children because it combines grief, confusion, and sudden danger from an unseen but threatening human presence. Several scenes involve conflict with Ronno, an older and stronger young deer who mocks Bambi and tries to humiliate him. The tone remains child accessible, but these moments may resonate with children who are sensitive to teasing, exclusion, or bullying, especially when Bambi is trying to prove himself to his father. Later in the film, a trap alerts the humans and dogs begin chasing Bambi through the forest. The tension rises noticeably, with a real sense of pursuit, panic, and possible falling, which may be intense for younger viewers even though nothing is shown graphically.