Rugrats Go Wild

YMA recommendation

	Approved as non-violent media, with caution. Slapstick comedy; Distressing scenes; Risk of imitative behaviour
Most suitable age range: 5-7

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About the movie

Synopsis

The rugrats and their families are shipwrecked on a desert island. While the parents practise their survival skills, the rugrats go exploring and discover the Thornberry family are also there on an expedition. Together they have some adventures and learn the importance of family and co-operation.

Points to consider

Words of caution

Some younger children might be scared by some of the content in this movie.There is also some mild crude humour.

There is some slapstick comedy such as:

• Angelica yelling at a bird who poops in her eye
• Angelica kicking a rock in anger
• Nigel Thornberry falling off a cliff, getting knocked on the head by a coconut and losing his memory
  
  

Positive aspects

• sibling co-operation
• friendship, courage and bravery.

Questions to ask

• Why is Angelica always so bossy? Is that a good way to behave?
• How did the parents manage to solve their differences and stop arguing?