Hitpig!
Hitpig!
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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
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Hitpig! is a family animated adventure with a playful, fast moving tone, built around talking animals, chase scenes, and an appealing odd couple friendship. The main sensitive material includes an early traumatic event, repeated capture and threat situations, an intimidating crocodile, and moments of danger such as falling from a plane or near drowning, all handled in a broadly cartoonish way without graphic detail. Overall intensity is moderate, with stylized action and brief tension rather than sustained fear, though the death of an important figure in the backstory may still upset very young or sensitive viewers. For most children, this looks more suitable from about age 7, and it is likely to hold attention better from around age 8. Parents of children who are easily troubled by separation, predators, or repeated peril may want to watch alongside them and remind them that the story stays focused on adventure, humor, and friendship.
Synopsis
A porcine bounty hunter accepts his next hit: Pickles, a naive, ebullient elephant. Though he initially sets out to capture the perky pachyderm, the unlikely pair find themselves crisscrossing the globe on an adventure that brings out the best in both of them.
Difficult scenes
Early in the story, Hitpig carries trauma linked to the fact that his caregiver was eaten by a crocodile. The scene, or the way it is discussed, may disturb younger children because it connects sudden loss with the fear of a predator, even though the presentation stays animated and non graphic. One airplane sequence includes a chaotic confrontation and an accidental opening toward the outside of the aircraft. Characters are thrown out and end up in a survival situation, which can feel intense because of the idea of falling through open air, even if the staging is fanciful and not realistically injurious. The film includes several moments where Pickles is at risk of being taken back by a greedy adult who treats her as part of a stage act rather than as a living being. That dynamic may feel upsetting for younger viewers because it centers on capture, coercion, and intimidation aimed at a lovable animal. At one point, a character must be rescued in a flooded house with a genuine risk of drowning. This sequence carries more emotional tension than most of the film because it presents clear danger and the fear of losing a friend.
Where to watch
No verified platform for the US market yet. We keep this section updated as availability changes.
Availability checked on Apr 03, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2024
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Countries
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- David Feiss, Cinzia Angelini
- Main cast
- Jason Sudeikis, Lilly Singh, Rainn Wilson, Anitta, Hannah Gadsby, RuPaul, Charlie Adler, Flavor Flav, Lorraine Ashbourne, Andy Serkis
- Studios
- Cinesite Animation, Aniventure, Rosebud Enterprises (GB), GFM Animation
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Hitpig! is a family animated adventure with a playful, fast moving tone, built around talking animals, chase scenes, and an appealing odd couple friendship. The main sensitive material includes an early traumatic event, repeated capture and threat situations, an intimidating crocodile, and moments of danger such as falling from a plane or near drowning, all handled in a broadly cartoonish way without graphic detail. Overall intensity is moderate, with stylized action and brief tension rather than sustained fear, though the death of an important figure in the backstory may still upset very young or sensitive viewers. For most children, this looks more suitable from about age 7, and it is likely to hold attention better from around age 8. Parents of children who are easily troubled by separation, predators, or repeated peril may want to watch alongside them and remind them that the story stays focused on adventure, humor, and friendship.
Synopsis
A porcine bounty hunter accepts his next hit: Pickles, a naive, ebullient elephant. Though he initially sets out to capture the perky pachyderm, the unlikely pair find themselves crisscrossing the globe on an adventure that brings out the best in both of them.
Difficult scenes
Early in the story, Hitpig carries trauma linked to the fact that his caregiver was eaten by a crocodile. The scene, or the way it is discussed, may disturb younger children because it connects sudden loss with the fear of a predator, even though the presentation stays animated and non graphic. One airplane sequence includes a chaotic confrontation and an accidental opening toward the outside of the aircraft. Characters are thrown out and end up in a survival situation, which can feel intense because of the idea of falling through open air, even if the staging is fanciful and not realistically injurious. The film includes several moments where Pickles is at risk of being taken back by a greedy adult who treats her as part of a stage act rather than as a living being. That dynamic may feel upsetting for younger viewers because it centers on capture, coercion, and intimidation aimed at a lovable animal. At one point, a character must be rescued in a flooded house with a genuine risk of drowning. This sequence carries more emotional tension than most of the film because it presents clear danger and the fear of losing a friend.