Is Despicable Me 4 Suitable for Young Kids?
Despicable Me 4 is a fun animated movie rated PG that most young kids can enjoy with their families. It follows Gru, the former supervillain now working as an agent, as he deals with a new baby, family road trips, and goofy Minions causing chaos.[1][3] The film runs about 95 minutes and focuses on slapstick humor, like Minions trying silly superpowers and gross-out gags that make children laugh out loud.[1]
Parents often take kids to see it because of the lighthearted story and heartwarming family moments, such as Gru bonding with his kids in a new town.[1] Reviewers note it is heavy on silliness and low on deep plot, which suits younger viewers who love the Minions’ mischief.[1] It has high audience scores, around 95 percent, showing families like it overall.[2] Channels like Mega Moments call it safe and engaging for school-aged kids, with educational vibes in its comedy.[5]
The PG rating means some parts need parental check, like moderate cartoon violence or questionable jokes that fly over kids’ heads but might catch adults’ ears.[4] There are no scary scenes or bad language reported, just playful villain chases and Minion mayhem.[3][5] For kids under 5, the fast action and noise could be a bit much, but ages 6 and up usually handle it fine.[1][4] Families stream it on places like Apple TV or rent it easily.[3]
Gen-Z references and nods to spy movies add layers for older kids and parents, without confusing the little ones.[1] Overall, it delivers laughs and warmth, making it a solid pick for family movie night if you preview a trailer first.[5]
Sources
https://www.tbsnews.net/splash/despicable-me-4-only-kids-895216
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7510222/news/
https://www.aucklandforkids.co.nz/kids-and-family-movies-streaming-online/
https://www.movieguide.org/top-10/top-10-family-friendly-pro-life-movies.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uma1i7E2FJI
https://the-jh-movie-collection-official.fandom.com/wiki/Despicable_Me
