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Babe

Movie 1995 92 min Fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Family Checked by Dan S · 12 Oct 2026
Official Rating G ClearAge 6+

What we flagged

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Violence
Mild
Frightening
Moderate
Language
Mild

Our take

Babe is a gentle farm story, but the animals still face real danger. Wild dogs attack sheep off screen, and people speak plainly about bacon and killing livestock. The guide also flags a brief eating-disorder joke. We put it at around 6 and up, with a parent nearby for children who may worry about what happens to the animals.

Uplifting themes

Kindness, inclusion, and polite courage carry the whole story. Babe proves you can lead without bullying Farmer Hoggett and Fly model patience and steady care. Even gruff animals come around Kids learn basics of farm routines, herding, and empathy for animals. Great prompt for barn visits or pet care talks

Story (may spoil tone)

Babe is a little pig who doesn't quite know his place in the world. With a bunch of odd friends, like Ferdinand the duck who thinks he is a rooster and Fly the dog he calls mum, Babe realises that he has the makings to become the greatest sheep pig of all time, and Farmer Hoggett knows it. With the help of the sheep dogs, Babe learns that a pig can be anything that he wants to be.

What we flagged

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Violence
Mild
Frightening
Moderate
Language
Mild

Details

Violence Mild Wild dogs worry the flock, and farmers discuss killing pigs for food. M…

Wild dogs worry the flock, and farmers discuss killing pigs for food. Most harm stays off screen or animal-focused, without human assault

Language Mild A few mild insults like idiot or shut up appear among animals and farme…

A few mild insults like idiot or shut up appear among animals and farmers. No strong swearing

Drugs / alcohol Mild Adults may share a beer after work in passing. Nothing central

Adults may share a beer after work in passing. Nothing central

Frightening Moderate The night sheep attack sounds fierce, and talk of Christmas ham reminds…

The night sheep attack sounds fierce, and talk of Christmas ham reminds kids animals die. Sensitive preschoolers may need a hand to hold

Bullying / discrimination Mild Farm animals tease Babe for being different. Meanness is mild and mostl…

Farm animals tease Babe for being different. Meanness is mild and mostly resolved

Eating disorders / body image Mild One throwaway line jokes about an anorexic duck. It is not a human heal…

One throwaway line jokes about an anorexic duck. It is not a human health story

Grief / bereavement Mild Loss of an older sheepdog and fear of losing Babe bring tears. The tone…

Loss of an older sheepdog and fear of losing Babe bring tears. The tone stays hopeful

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

  • Babe succeeds by asking politely instead of barking orders. Where does that work in real life?
  • How do we care about farm animals in stories when people still eat meat?