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The Bob's Burgers Movie

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

2022

Is The Bob's Burgers Movie appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

When a ruptured water main creates an enormous sinkhole right in front of Bob's Burgers, it blocks the entrance indefinitely and ruins the Belchers’ plans for a successful summer. While Bob and Linda struggle to keep the business afloat, the kids try to solve a mystery that could save their family's restaurant. As the dangers mount, these underdogs help each other find hope and fight to get back behind the counter, where they belong.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 3/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 4/5
Recommendation3.8/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

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What parents should know

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 3/5
Recommendation 3.8/5

Editorial rating

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Self-promotional tie-ins to the show brand, no intrusive third-party product placement.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

The central plot involves investigating a past murder (Cotton Candy Dan).

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

A skeleton is discovered; brief, non-graphic depiction of death/crime scene remnants.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity and rude humor are consistent with the series; strong slurs or sustained harsh language are not indicated.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

Minor LGBTQIA representation may be present, but it is not prominent or central to the story.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Tina plans to confess her crush to Jimmy Jr.; the romantic storyline is light and secondary to the family mystery and restaurant crisis.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Children investigate a murder and face a dangerous killer, secret underground spaces, pursuit, entrapment, fire danger, and possible drowning.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Mild suggestive humor and crush-related material, but no explicit sexual activity or nudity is indicated.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Limited adult alcohol-related references or settings may occur, without drug use or glamorized substance misuse being central.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes cartoonish action, a murder mystery, threats with a speargun, and a high-stakes escape from a burning/sinking area.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate significant bravery, especially Louise facing her fears.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Encourages creative thinking, music, and imaginative play.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Maintains the show's diverse and inclusive ensemble cast.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental lessons on problem-solving and social cooperation.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Central theme is the deep love and support the family has for one another.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes family loyalty, resilience, and the importance of working together.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The Belcher parents are supportive and loving; the kids show initiative and integrity.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in The Bob's Burgers Movie would you have made differently, and why?
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