Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Mr. Peabody & Sherman
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated film is a lively family adventure with a playful tone, fast pacing, and lots of comic invention, even though it includes several moments of danger. Sensitive material mainly involves school bullying, a defensive bite, the threat of a child being taken from his parent, and a series of action scenes involving Ancient Egypt, the Trojan War, and dramatic accidents. The intensity stays moderate and highly stylized, with no graphic injury detail, but the story moves quickly from one peril to another, which can feel overwhelming for very young viewers. A child around 4 may enjoy the colorful visuals but still find the plot too busy and some scenes too tense, while many children around 6 and up are more likely to stay engaged and understand the reassuring cartoon logic. Parents can help by explaining the teasing at school, reassuring children during separation related scenes, and reminding them that the danger is brief and presented in a clearly fantastical way.
Synopsis
A young boy and his dog, who happens to have a genius-level IQ, spring into action when their time-machine is stolen and moments in history begin to be changed.
Difficult scenes
Early in the film, Sherman is mocked at school by Penny, who tries to embarrass him in front of the class. The confrontation becomes physical, with a chokehold and then a bite in response, which may upset children who are sensitive to bullying or fights between kids. The child protection worker brings a clear threat that Sherman could be taken away from Mr. Peabody. Even though the scene is played with comedy, the idea of a child being removed from an adoptive parent may worry children who are especially sensitive to family separation or abandonment themes. In Ancient Egypt, Penny is set up to marry King Tut and learns that she would be entombed with him after his death. The sequence is handled in a comic style, but the references to sacrifice, tombs, and being trapped may be unsettling for younger viewers, especially during the escape scenes. The Trojan War section contains the film's strongest action material, with soldiers, weapons, the Trojan Horse, pursuit, and a dramatic fall. Nothing is graphic, but the pace becomes much more intense, and some children may briefly believe that an important character has died or been seriously hurt.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2014
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Rob Minkoff
- Main cast
- Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Ariel Winter, Allison Janney, Stephen Colbert, Stephen Tobolowsky, Stanley Tucci, Karan Brar, Joshua Rush, Adam Alexi-Malle
- Studios
- Pacific Data Images, DreamWorks Animation, Bullwinkle Studios
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated film is a lively family adventure with a playful tone, fast pacing, and lots of comic invention, even though it includes several moments of danger. Sensitive material mainly involves school bullying, a defensive bite, the threat of a child being taken from his parent, and a series of action scenes involving Ancient Egypt, the Trojan War, and dramatic accidents. The intensity stays moderate and highly stylized, with no graphic injury detail, but the story moves quickly from one peril to another, which can feel overwhelming for very young viewers. A child around 4 may enjoy the colorful visuals but still find the plot too busy and some scenes too tense, while many children around 6 and up are more likely to stay engaged and understand the reassuring cartoon logic. Parents can help by explaining the teasing at school, reassuring children during separation related scenes, and reminding them that the danger is brief and presented in a clearly fantastical way.
Synopsis
A young boy and his dog, who happens to have a genius-level IQ, spring into action when their time-machine is stolen and moments in history begin to be changed.
Difficult scenes
Early in the film, Sherman is mocked at school by Penny, who tries to embarrass him in front of the class. The confrontation becomes physical, with a chokehold and then a bite in response, which may upset children who are sensitive to bullying or fights between kids. The child protection worker brings a clear threat that Sherman could be taken away from Mr. Peabody. Even though the scene is played with comedy, the idea of a child being removed from an adoptive parent may worry children who are especially sensitive to family separation or abandonment themes. In Ancient Egypt, Penny is set up to marry King Tut and learns that she would be entombed with him after his death. The sequence is handled in a comic style, but the references to sacrifice, tombs, and being trapped may be unsettling for younger viewers, especially during the escape scenes. The Trojan War section contains the film's strongest action material, with soldiers, weapons, the Trojan Horse, pursuit, and a dramatic fall. Nothing is graphic, but the pace becomes much more intense, and some children may briefly believe that an important character has died or been seriously hurt.