Is Kiki's Delivery Service appropriate for children?

# Kiki's Delivery Service - Parent Guide This beautifully animated film follows a young witch learning independence in a new city—a heartwarming, completely family-friendly adventure with zero violence, inappropriate language, or scary content. It's perfect for children of all ages and teaches valuable lessons about perseverance, friendship, and growing up.

What age is Kiki's Delivery Service suitable for?

Our verdict for Kiki's Delivery Service is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Kiki's Delivery Service safe for children?

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

None

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1989

Rating

Genre

Animation, Family, Fantasy, Drama

Synopsis

A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.

Cast

Minami Takayama

Kiki / Ursula (voice)

Rei Sakuma

Jiji (voice)

Kappei Yamaguchi

Tombo (voice)

Keiko Toda

Osono (voice)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

Gentle pacing with soft animation style, minimal scene cuts, and a calm narrative focus on character development rather than action or visual spectacle.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Yes

Ages 6–8

Yes

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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