Curious George
Curious George
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Curious George is a bright, family friendly animated adventure with gentle humor, an easy to follow pace, and a lovable animal hero whose mischief mostly leads to comic trouble. The main sensitive elements involve mild peril, brief chase scenes, an emotional separation, accidental destruction, and a jealous antagonist who creates obstacles for the heroes. The intensity stays low and highly stylized, with no graphic injury and no sustained darkness, though some very young viewers may feel uneasy when George is captured, when he seems lost in the city, or during the sad separation moments. For most children around ages 4 or 5 and up, the film remains reassuring overall, and parents can help by framing the tense scenes as short bumps inside a playful story, then talking about curiosity, consequences, and making amends after mistakes.
Synopsis
When The Man in the Yellow Hat befriends Curious George in the jungle, they set off on a non-stop, fun-filled journey through the wonders of the big city toward the warmth of true friendship.
Difficult scenes
Several of George's curious mistakes lead to major messes, including damage inside an apartment and later inside the museum. These scenes are played for comedy, but a sensitive child may still react to the scale of the destruction, the upset adults, and the fear that George could be pushed away because of what he has done. There is a scene where George drifts high into the air with balloons and becomes separated from the people trying to protect him. The sequence stays visually light and easy to follow, yet the feeling of losing control and being far from safety may worry very young viewers for a short time. The film includes a sad stretch in which Ted, feeling defeated, allows animal control to take George away so he can be sent far from him. Nothing graphic is shown, but the ideas of capture, confinement, and forced separation may be emotional for children who are especially attached to animals or friendship stories.
Where to watch
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About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2006
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Matthew O'Callaghan
- Main cast
- Will Ferrell, Drew Barrymore, David Cross, Eugene Levy, Joan Plowright, Dick Van Dyke, Frank Welker, Ed O'Ross, Michael Chinyamurindi, Michael Sorich
- Studios
- Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Curious George is a bright, family friendly animated adventure with gentle humor, an easy to follow pace, and a lovable animal hero whose mischief mostly leads to comic trouble. The main sensitive elements involve mild peril, brief chase scenes, an emotional separation, accidental destruction, and a jealous antagonist who creates obstacles for the heroes. The intensity stays low and highly stylized, with no graphic injury and no sustained darkness, though some very young viewers may feel uneasy when George is captured, when he seems lost in the city, or during the sad separation moments. For most children around ages 4 or 5 and up, the film remains reassuring overall, and parents can help by framing the tense scenes as short bumps inside a playful story, then talking about curiosity, consequences, and making amends after mistakes.
Synopsis
When The Man in the Yellow Hat befriends Curious George in the jungle, they set off on a non-stop, fun-filled journey through the wonders of the big city toward the warmth of true friendship.
Difficult scenes
Several of George's curious mistakes lead to major messes, including damage inside an apartment and later inside the museum. These scenes are played for comedy, but a sensitive child may still react to the scale of the destruction, the upset adults, and the fear that George could be pushed away because of what he has done. There is a scene where George drifts high into the air with balloons and becomes separated from the people trying to protect him. The sequence stays visually light and easy to follow, yet the feeling of losing control and being far from safety may worry very young viewers for a short time. The film includes a sad stretch in which Ted, feeling defeated, allows animal control to take George away so he can be sent far from him. Nothing graphic is shown, but the ideas of capture, confinement, and forced separation may be emotional for children who are especially attached to animals or friendship stories.