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Rated PG for mild rude humor on Disney+. Greg faces dad pressure, school embarrassment and cartoon mishaps, with very little strong language or violence. Fans of the books and prior animated entries should find the content aligned.
Uplifting themes
Family communication and self-acceptance emerge by the end Greg is flawed but learning; the parents are comedic but caring
Story (may spoil tone)
When laidback Greg finds himself at odds with his dad's outsized expectations, pressure builds to turn his act around. After a series of hilarious near disasters, Greg's dad presents him with an ultimatum that just might challenge his wimpy ways for good.
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Violence Cartoon mishaps, cold-shower gags and clumsy animated hijinks
Cartoon mishaps, cold-shower gags and clumsy animated hijinks
Language Mild rude humor and school insults appear; swearing stays very light
Mild rude humor and school insults appear; swearing stays very light
Sex / nudity A mild pants-fall embarrassment gag appears, with no sexual content
A mild pants-fall embarrassment gag appears, with no sexual content
Frightening Cartoon monster-under-bed and silly scares stay very mild
Cartoon monster-under-bed and silly scares stay very mild
Bullying / discrimination School teasing and social humiliation drive Greg's conflict
School teasing and social humiliation drive Greg's conflict
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Greg and his dad want different versions of growing up. How do families compromise on expectations?
- School status and bullying sting even in comedy. What helps after embarrassing moments?
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