Choosing the best movie for your child
While classifications exist as guidelines, a G-rating doesn't always guarantee that a movie won't scare a child or leave a lasting negative impression. Our child-friendly movie reviews look at new releases with a child's eye to help you decide.
Children under the age of seven are not mature enough to always be able to distinguish fantasy from reality and every child responds in a different way. Some children can react by copying behaviour they see others act out, and others can develop unrealistic fears and phobias.
Read our child-friendly movie reviews, including age recommendations and warnings. Along with the rating system, awareness of a movie's content can help parents, carers and teachers talk to their children about things that might affect them. These reviews provide a more in-depth description of movie content than the standard rating system. Qualified child development professionals review all movies rated G (general), PG (parental guidance recommended) and some M15+ (recommended for 15 years and over).
The reviews look at violent material, scenes that young children may find scary and other content that parents may want to know about, like sexual references, nudity, coarse language and use of substances. Each review includes recommendations on suitable viewing ages.
