Is Sausage Party appropriate for children?

# Sausage Party - Parent Guide This R-rated animated comedy contains strong language, crude humor, and moderate sexual content throughout—it's strictly for adults. The film features animated violence and some disturbing themes that would be inappropriate and confusing for children of any age. Not recommended for family viewing.

What age is Sausage Party suitable for?

Our verdict for Sausage Party is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Sausage Party safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2016

Rating

Genre

Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis

Hot dog Frank leads a group of supermarket products on a quest to discover the truth about their existence and what really happens when they become chosen to leave the grocery store.

Cast

Seth Rogen

Frank / Sergeant Pepper / Peanut Butter (voice)

Kristen Wiig

Brenda (voice)

Jonah Hill

Carl (voice)

Bill Hader

Firewater / Tequila / El Guaco (voice)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Very high stimulus

This R-rated adult comedy features rapid-fire dialogue, quick cuts, intense action sequences, and is completely inappropriate for infants and toddlers — it is not children's media.

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

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

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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