Our take
Hoppers is rated PG for action and peril, some scary images, and mild language. Mabel hops her mind into robot animals to protect wildlife. Expect cartoon chases, threats to animals, explosion talk, and a wildfire-style climax that may worry very young viewers. New Zealand classifiers note comic violence and emotional grief beats. Fine for most school-age kids; sensitive preschoolers may want a hand during the scariest moments
Uplifting themes
Environmental courage and doing the right thing anchor the story
Story (may spoil tone)
Scientists have discovered how to 'hop' human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals. Animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Cartoon chases, explosion threats, and animal peril stay stylized, not…
Cartoon chases, explosion threats, and animal peril stay stylized, not bloody
Language Mild language appears during cartoon action, matching the PG rating
Mild language appears during cartoon action, matching the PG rating
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 Wildfire danger, nightmare talk, and a darker third act may spook littl…
Wildfire danger, nightmare talk, and a darker third act may spook little 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 A child hero faces wildfire danger and animal-rescue peril
A child hero faces wildfire danger and animal-rescue peril
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
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
- Mabel uses technology to speak for animals. How can people advocate for creatures who cannot talk back?
- Corporate plans threaten the forest. When is protest worth the risk?