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Jojo Rabbit

2019

Jojo, a lonely German boy during World War II has his world shaken when he learns that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. Influenced by a buffoonish imaginary version of Adolf Hitler, he begins to question his beliefs and confront the conflict between propaganda and his own humanity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character5/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence4/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages5/5
  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character5/5
Why this rating?

The mother's death by hanging is central to the plot; characters are executed and die in war.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Includes visible injuries from a grenade blast and the sight of a hanging (legs of the deceased).

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Occasional strong language and the use of slurs in the context of period-appropriate hate speech.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

A supporting adult character displays hints of a non-heteronormative relationship/identity.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

A young boy develops an infatuation with the girl in the attic, handled with maturity and clarity.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Children face explosions, Gestapo searches, persecution, forced combat, executions, a hanging, and possible separation. The satire softens some moments but not the danger.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Brief, mild innuendo or references consistent with teenage awkwardness.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Adults smoke and drink in the wartime setting. Substance use is incidental rather than a major theme, and the supplied passages provide limited detail.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Includes scenes of wartime combat, explosions causing injury, child soldiers, and an execution by firing squad.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters display great courage by opposing the regime to protect others.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Uses creative, satirical filmmaking to address heavy historical themes.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Features a Jewish protagonist as a central, complex human figure despite the hostile environment.

Educational value3/5
Why this rating?

Provides historical context regarding the indoctrination of youth in Nazi Germany.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Central theme of human kindness overcoming systemic cruelty.

Positive messages5/5
Why this rating?

Powerful anti-hate message; shows how indoctrination is dismantled by human connection and empathy.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The mother is a compassionate and brave figure; the protagonist evolves positively.

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