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Curious George

2006

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.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Products & advertising1/5
  • Romance1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

There is light product placement, but it does not aggressively market to children.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

There is a very subtle, innocent romantic interest between Ted and a teacher, but it is not a focus.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Minor moments of tension when characters get lost or separated, but it is very mild and brief.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

There is no real violence. Slapstick mishaps occur, but they are mild and cartoonish.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows persistence and the courage to set things right after a mistake.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The film encourages using creativity and imagination to solve problems.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse set of minor human characters in the city setting.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Promotes interest in nature, museums, and scientific curiosity.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Kindness, empathy, and friendship are central to the story.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of friendship, the value of curiosity, and learning from mistakes.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Ted is a generally positive, caring, and responsible role model.

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