Movie · 2026 · Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Is Hoppers OK for kids?
Scientists have discovered how to 'hop' human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals. Animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined.
At a glance
Kids preset · gentle limits for younger children
Not a fit
Under the Kids preset it goes over the limits: profanity is mild, frightening & intense scenes is moderate.
Teen-safe preset · room for action and drama, nothing explicit
Worth a look first
Nothing goes over the Teen-safe preset's limits, but we couldn't confirm self-harm & suicide, so have a look first.
Every family draws the line differently. Set your own rules and see whether Hoppers fits yours, topic by topic. Free.
Set your own rulesWhat's in it, topic by topic
Sexual & romantic
- NudityNone
IMDb parents guide rates Sex & Nudity as None; PG film with no nudity reported.
- Sexual contentNone
Only a mistaken-proposal gag between animals; no sexual jokes or activity reported.
- Sexualised imageryNone
No suggestive imagery reported by IMDb or Common Sense Media.
- Kissing & romanceMild
No kissing; only a mistaken-proposal gag involving a romance misunderstanding.
Language & behaviour
- ProfanityMild
Infrequent mild words like 'sucked' and 'jerk' plus one reported 'dammit'.
- Vulgarity & crude humourMild
One pun on a crude phrase ('flock around and find out'); little else reported.
- Verbal abuse & bullyingMild
Occasional insults like 'stupid,' 'dumb,' 'loser' and 'jerk'.
- Discrimination & hateNone
No prejudice described; the diverse human cast is just noted, and the 'too old' rejection is about age.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org, kids-in-mind.com
- Disrespectful behaviour & role modelsMild
Mabel ignores a scientist's warning and deceives animals; she faces trouble and consequences, and there are occasional mild insults.
- Dangerous imitable actsMild
Mostly fantasy animal scenes; nothing realistic for a child to copy is described.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org, imdb.com
Violence & intensity
- Violence & goreMild
Comic predator-prey moments, off-screen eating, one squished animal; animals plot revenge.
- Frightening & intense scenesModerate
Fast-spreading wildfire, creepy unmasked humanoid robot, shark chase and a darker final act.
- Self-harm & suicideNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Death & griefMild
Animal deaths played for comedy; habitat destruction has some emotional weight, no grief arc.
- Alcohol, drugs & smokingNone
Common Sense Media and IMDb both report no drinking, drugs or smoking.
Topics some families want to know about
- LGBTQ+ representationNot present
Research found no LGBTQ+ characters or relationships; the only romance is a mistaken-proposal gag with a too-old beaver.
- Religious contentNot present
No religious practice or figures listed in guides; reviewer commentary on the film is outside opinion, not on-screen content.
Sources: imdb.com
- Occult & magicNot present
Mind transfer into a robotic beaver is a science experiment; no supernatural elements reported.
- Political & ideological themesNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org, yahoo.com
- Products & advertisingNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Messages & valuesMixed
Themes of caring for animals and habitats and seeing the good in people; Mabel's deception is mixed in.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org, yahoo.com, thecollision.org, pixar.com
How we rate
We read parent guides, reviews and official ratings for every title and rate 21 topics, from kissing and profanity to violence, frightening scenes, substance use and the messages a story leaves behind, each with a reason and its sources. Our team verifies what the sources leave out. You set a limit per topic, and every title gets a clear verdict against your rules, not someone else's age label.