Is The Good Dinosaur appropriate for children?

# The Good Dinosaur - Parent Guide This PG animated adventure follows a young dinosaur and human who bond on an epic journey together. There's mild action and peril, but no profanity, sexual content, or scary moments. It's a heartwarming family film that should be appropriate for most children, though very young viewers might find some wilderness scenes intense.

What age is The Good Dinosaur suitable for?

Our verdict for The Good Dinosaur is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Good Dinosaur safe for children?

Content breakdown

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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

2015

Rating

Genre

Adventure, Animation, Family

Synopsis

An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.

Cast

Frances McDormand

Momma (voice)

Raymond Ochoa

Arlo (voice)

Jeffrey Wright

Poppa (voice)

Steve Zahn

Thunderclap (voice)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

Standard animated adventure pacing with action sequences and scene changes, suitable for older toddlers but may be intense for very young infants.

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

🎬 Find on Amazon

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