Our take
The Twits on Netflix is rated PG for rude humor, thematic material, action, and some language. Villains play cruel pranks; kids and magical animals team up to stop them. Expect gross-out jokes, cartoon chaos, and mild scares, not graphic violence. Fine for most school-age viewers who know Dahl's mischief
Uplifting themes
Kindness, teamwork, and standing up to bullies win Brave kids and animal allies model courage Introduces classic literature and musical storytelling
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Story (may spoil tone)
When the meanest, nastiest villains pull a trick to take over their town, two brave children team up with a family of magical animals to bring them down.
Details
Violence Slapstick traps, pranks, and cartoon villain schemes
Slapstick traps, pranks, and cartoon villain schemes
Language Mild rude words and insult humor
Mild rude words and insult humor
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Mean villains and chase scenes may spook sensitive kids
Mean villains and chase scenes may spook sensitive kids
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse Children face pranks but stay plucky heroes
Children face pranks but stay plucky heroes
Bullying / discrimination Villains model cruelty; story condemns it
Villains model cruelty; story condemns it
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour Gross pranks and stunts are played for laughs
Gross pranks and stunts are played for laughs
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- The Twits bully animals and neighbors. Why is meanness never funny in real life?
- Kids partner with magical creatures. How can teamwork beat bigger bullies?
- The story rewards courage over cruelty. What makes a hero kind?