Is The Emperor's New Groove appropriate for children?

# The Emperor's New Groove - Parent Guide This G-rated animated comedy is completely safe for children of all ages, with no violence, profanity, scary moments, or inappropriate content. Your child will enjoy the humor and adventure as a spoiled emperor learns humility after being transformed into a llama. It's an excellent choice for family viewing.

What age is The Emperor's New Groove suitable for?

Our verdict for The Emperor's New Groove is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Emperor's New Groove 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

2000

Rating

Genre

Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Synopsis

Emperor Kuzco is turned into a llama by his ex-administrator Yzma, and must now regain his throne and his human form with the help of Pacha, a gentle llama herder.

Cast

David Spade

Kuzco (voice)

John Goodman

Pacha (voice)

Eartha Kitt

Yzma (voice)

Patrick Warburton

Kronk (voice)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This movie features standard animated adventure pacing with frequent scene changes, bright colors, and comedic action sequences typical of early-2000s Disney films — suitable for older toddlers but potentially overstimulating for infants and younger toddlers.

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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