Movie · 2026 · Family, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation

Is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie OK for kids?

Q: Is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie OK for kids?

Not a fit. Under the Kids preset it goes over the limits: profanity is mild.

Q: Is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie OK for teenagers?

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.

Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.

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.

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 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie fits yours, topic by topic. Free.

Set your own rules

What's in it, topic by topic

Sexual & romantic

NudityNone
Plugged In and Common Sense Media coverage reports no nudity; PG animated film.
Sexual contentNone
No sexual content; only Mario's crush on Peach and a suggestion he ask her on a date.
Sexualised imageryNone
None reported; Bowser's buff self-portrait with Peach is a joke, not suggestive.
Kissing & romanceMild
Mario has a crush on Peach; they hold hands once and she gives a grateful kiss on the cheek.

Language & behaviour

ProfanityMild
Only 'shut up,' 'dorks' and 'oh, God!'; no real swearing.
Vulgarity & crude humourNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Verbal abuse & bullyingMild
Comedic put-downs such as calling a painting 'trash' and villains 'maggots.'
Discrimination & hateNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Disrespectful behaviour & role modelsNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Dangerous imitable actsNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.

Violence & intensity

Violence & goreMild
Bloodless cartoon battles with weapons, mechs and blasts; a planet is destroyed but no injuries are shown.
Frightening & intense scenesMild
A T. rex chases baby Mario and Luigi, a dragon nearly eats Bowser Jr., and Rosalina is pinned in torment.
Self-harm & suicideNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Death & griefMild
Peach has lost her family memory until reunited with her sister; Koopas comically become skeletons in lava.
Alcohol, drugs & smokingNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.

Topics some families want to know about

LGBTQ+ representationNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Religious contentNot present
Plugged In's spiritual section covers only stardust powers and a multiverse portal; no religion.
Occult & magicSupporting
Fairy-tale fantasy magic: Rosalina's wand and levitation, stardust blasts, magical power-up suits; no occult practice.
Political & ideological themesNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Products & advertisingNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Messages & valuesNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.

Rated 30 Oct 2026 by our research, 15 topics verified by our team.

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.