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Is Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind safe for children?

PG Adventure, Animation, Fantasy Generally safe
Scenes & stills
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Content breakdown
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Generally safe
# Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind This animated adventure follows a young princess protecting her kingdom from a toxic jungle and giant insects in a post-apocalyptic world. The PG rating is well-earned with only mild action violence and no inappropriate language or content. It's an excellent choice for children who enjoy fantasy adventures with themes of environmental protection and heroism.
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Violence
Mild
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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
1984
Rating
PG
Genre
Adventure, Animation, Fantasy
Synopsis

After a global war, the seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind remains one of the last strongholds on Earth untouched by a poisonous jungle and the powerful insects that guard it. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley engage in an epic struggle to restore the bond between humanity and Earth.

Cast
Sumi Shimamoto
Sumi Shimamoto
Nausicaä (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
Ichiro Nagai
Mito (voice)
Gorō Naya
Gorō Naya
Yupa (voice)
Yoji Matsuda
Yoji Matsuda
Asbel (voice)
Full cast on IMDb ›
Stimulus level
Medium stimulus

This 1984 anime film has standard adventure animation pacing with action sequences, but lacks the rapid cuts and flashing effects of modern children's shows, making it moderately stimulating overall.

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

Age suitability
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
With parent
Ages 9–12
Yes
Ages 13+
Yes
Where to watch
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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