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The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

2023

Is The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

To keep their annual Holiday Heist-tacular afloat, Mr. Wolf and his crew of animal outlaws will have to restore the whole city's Christmas spirit — fast!

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 2/5 · Violence 2/5 · Products & advertising 1/5
Strongest positivesCreativity & curiosity 3/5 · Kindness & empathy 3/5
Recommendation2.8/5

Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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What parents should know

Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 2/5
Recommendation 2.8/5

Editorial rating

How this review was built

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Oct 23, 2026Last updated

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Products & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Tied to a film franchise, but does not promote specific commercial products.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Language is very mild, typical for a G-rated animated family special.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Themes revolve around the cultural celebration of Christmas, including presents and carols.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Brief moments of tension during an ice storm, but generally very mild and low-stakes.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes light slapstick, cartoonish chaos, and an accidental destruction of a parade balloon.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters face the challenge of fixing their mistakes under a tight deadline.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Highlights inventive problem-solving through gadgets and creative heist planning.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse ensemble of animals, each with distinct personality traits.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Light lessons on teamwork and social awareness.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is a central catalyst for the plot shift, even if the characters try to resist it.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of community spirit, cooperation, and the unexpected value of doing good deeds.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters learn to work together and accept responsibility for their actions, even if they are 'bad guys'.

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