Ratatouille - 2007
Remy the rat is very good at cooking; but, rats should not be allowed in kitchens. This could be seen as an anti-lesson.
This movie is good for children who already understand fantasy vs reality. It could be scary to think that rats could communicate with humans.
The scene where the rats are floating down the sewer is quite scary. There are also 18 rats killed by rat traps and their bodies are displayed.
Up - 2009
It can be very upsetting to see how the villain treats his dogs. They are like experiments to him.
This movie is very sad, but not too scary. It could be a difficult watch for those who have lost a loved one.
The scene where Carl abandons Ellie's chair to make the house lighter is very upsetting for those who have been left with a loved one's belongings.
Rio - 2011
The villain, Nigel the cockatoo, is animated pretty scarily. His character design on its own is terrifying.
There are a few deaths in this movie that could be upsetting for young children. Especially the frog being eaten by a snake.
Jewel is a good example of a love interest. She is kind, but doesn't encourage Blue's delusions.
Cars 2 - 2011
Motor is treated very poorly in this film. It is made clear that he has a mental disability of some sort. He is treated differently because of it.
This movie contains a lot of death. The cars are killed like it doesn't even matter. One drowns. Another is crushed into a cube.
A lot of cars a blown up in this movie as well. The violence may be too much for some kids. Make sure to explain that violence is bad.
Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse - 2012-2015
This show is very unlikely to cause nightmares due to the doll-animation style. There is a lot of adult humor that kids won't understand.
This show is a good way to introduce children to fantasy vs reality. The dolls have restrictions similar to reality.
There are some scary plot lines. Example: in episode 1, Barbie's smart closet turns evil and locks her and her friends inside. This might cause nightmares, especially in an AI world.
Big Hero 6 - 2014
The entire plot of the movie promotes fighting. Because of this, it is best to explain to the kid before watching that fighting is wrong.
This movie is amazing for kids who understand death. The fight scenes can be a bit tense; but, not too scary.
Hiro is a child genius (not a savant because he isn't disabled). He is very good representation of using your gift for good.
Tinker Bell and the Legend of the Neverbeast- 2014
Fawn dies in this movie. She is brought back because of electricity from the Neverbeast. This could cause nightmares for young kids.
This movie can be a very scary at times. The ending is the reason this movie is in 8 and up instead of 5 and up like the other movies.
The end of the movie is very sad. The last 20 minutes (give or take) is very loud and scary. There is constant stress,
PowerpuffGirls - 2016-2019
One anti-lesson includes: you can cause as much damage as you want as long as you're a superhero.
This show is great for kids that understand reality vs fantasy. There are also anti-lessons every episode.
The Powerpuff Girls are constantly wreaking Townsville and leaving the damage up to others to clean.
Hotel Transylvania: The Series- 2017-2020
If your kid was unable to handle the creepiness of the movie, the series won't be much better. The animation is less scary; but, the plots aren't.
This show is good for kids who enjoyed the first Hotel Transylvania movie. This show takes place after the first movie.
This show touches on subjects such as death, curses, Halloween, Christmas, and other things that might be against some religions.
Bluey - 2018-2023
Bluey can be a great way to expose your child to other accents (this is to non-Australians).
There are some anti-lessons in Bluey. Example: children should be allowed to get away with things because they are small.
I would recommend this show to children that have already developed a sense of right and wrong. This show should not be where they learn life skills.
Trolls: Trollstopia - 2020-2022
This show is very overstimulating. It can give you a headache if you watch for too long; so, limit watch time.
This show touches on topics like bullying, segregation, and multiple dimensions. There is mild nudity (troll butts).
I recommend this show for ages 8+ because the different troll types can be very confusing. This is how they bring up segregation.