They're the perfect thing to watch with your kids – they'll love them, and you won't feel like your brain is turning into a delicately-kneaded mush by watching them. While all the films are kid-appropriate, delightful animated romps, some are definitely more appropriate for some ages than others.
Studio Ghibli's When Marnie Was There is structured like a queer coming-of-age story, at least until the very end. Of the 21 Studio Ghibli films released from 1986 to 2014, not one featured an openly LGBT+ character.
Not only is it an epic and surreal adventure, but the animation is detailed and visually spectacular. But because of its extremely complex storyline, long length and scary themes, it's better suited to older children. Younger children might find it both disturbing and boring.
Even Studio Ghibli marketed them as movies for teenagers and adults. People still think they make kids movie. Enjoyable for all ages doesn't mean it's for kids. Your Name is enjoyable for all ages but no one thinks it's a kids movie.
I recommend this movie for everyone ages 11 and up. It's probably OK for younger kids, depending on your kids, but I highly recommend that you watch it with them, and I wouldn't go below 7 or 8.
They're the perfect thing to watch with your kids – they'll love them, and you won't feel like your brain is turning into a delicately-kneaded mush by watching them. While all the films are kid-appropriate, delightful animated romps, some are definitely more appropriate for some ages than others.
This movie is best suited to older children who can follow its complex plot. And although we recommend parental guidance for children aged 8-12 years because of the violence and scary scenes, the movie is likely to appeal most to this age group.
Spirited Away (千と千尋の神隠し, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, literally translated to Sen and Chihiro's Spiriting Away) is a Japanese fantasy animated movie written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It is the twelfth animation made by Studio Ghibli.
It could be a little bit long and violent for some little kids. In the beginning the dad of Ponyo is strict and could be scary to some young kids but he turns out to be generally a nice man. But there are a few loud, annoying crying parts. And one scene with some people being a little bit mean.
Strange World, which was released on November 23, 2022, features Ethan Clade, who is the first gay lead character in a Disney animated film. Ethan Clade is voiced by gay comedian Jaboukie Young-White.
The animated movie, called "Strange World," was released in November. It's the first Disney movie featuring an out-gay character named Ethan Clade, played by gay comedian Jaboukie Young-White.
4 'Revolutionary Girl Utena' (1997)
Widely regarded as one of the most groundbreaking anime series to represent LGBTQ+ themes, the show features several characters who are explicitly or implicitly queer, including Utena herself.
Parents need to know that My Neighbor Totoro is a fine pick for the entire family. Although there are slightly creepy "dust sprites" that appear in the house at first, they eventually disappear. Totoro himself might look and sound a bit odd, but he's quite sweet and gentle.
We think Spirited is best suited for kids 11 and up; possibly younger if language is not a deal breaker in your family. That's really the most concerning content in the show. What is this? There are no fully formed F-bombs or nudity/sexual content, and we think that helps make Spirited more kid-friendly.
Spirited Away is rated PG by the MPAA for some scary moments.
“From Up on Poppy Hill” is rated PG (Parental guidance suggested). A few sad and scary moments and period-appropriate tobacco use.
Parents need to know that Ponyo, a stunning adventure from anime master Hayao Miyazaki, is one of his most kid-friendly films to date, with memorable characters and positive messages.
Be warned, though -- it is a romance, and not the action-packed film some kids might be more partial to. For kids who find the "mushy-mushy, kissy-kissy" stuff boring or worthy of outright mockery, Whisper of the Heart is not for them.
Parents need to know that Hayao Miyazaki's classic anime adventure Kiki's Delivery Service is an ideal film for the entire family. Unlike some of his other movies, which feature some potentially frightening characters or disturbing scenes, this one is a sweet coming-of-age adventure.
Ponyo is an animated fantasy movie. It is superbly animated using hand-drawings and watercolours. The movie is likely to be entertaining for children, particularly from 5-7 years, but also for older children and adults.
A Single Heart That Burns in The Night
This list cannot end without one of the most touching and heart-warming scenes in the entire film, and it's not even when Sophie kisses Howl, but when she finally discovers the secret of the wizard's contract.
The MPAA rating has been assigned for “language, some suggestive material and thematic elements.” The Kids-In-Mind.com evaluation includes an implied sex scene, a couple of kissing and hugging scenes, a kiss depicted in an animated sequence, a memorial service for a boy that we are told committed suicide after a ...
Profanity: There are five uses of scatological profanity, and frequent uses of mild curses and terms of deity.
MPAA. Rated PG-13 for language, some suggestive material and thematic elements.