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Ratatouille

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

2007

Is Ratatouille appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

In one of Paris's finest restaurants, Remy, a determined young rat, dreams of becoming a renowned French chef. Torn between his family's wishes and his true calling, Remy and his pal Linguini set in motion a hilarious chain of events that turns the City of Lights upside down.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsRomance 3/5 · Frightening scenes 2/5 · Violence 2/5
Strongest positivesCreativity & curiosity 5/5 · Courage & resilience 4/5
Recommendation3.8/5

Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: romance.

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What parents should know

Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: romance.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Romance 3/5
Recommendation 3.8/5

Editorial rating

How this review was built

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Romance3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity5/5
  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Diverse representation3/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5

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Romance3/5

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Frightening scenes2/5

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Violence2/5

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What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5

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Creativity & curiosity5/5

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Diverse representation3/5

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Educational value2/5

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Kindness & empathy3/5

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Positive messages3/5

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Good role models3/5

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