Raising Anaconda parents guide: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Anaconda parents guide: the 2025 Anaconda is rated PG-13 in the US "for violence/action, strong language, some drug use and suggestive references," per the MPA. The UK's BBFC rated it 12A in cinemas and 15 on home video, where it cited strong language. Germany's FSK rated it 12. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 13 and up. Jack Black and Paul Rudd star as friends trying to remake the 1997 film.
Anaconda (2025) at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
MPA: PG-13; BBFC: 12A/15; FSK: 12 - ✓Violence in rating descriptors
MPA: violence/action - ✓Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: moderate threat, jump scares - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
MPA and BBFC: strong language - ✓Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
MPA: some drug use, suggestive references - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: 12A cinema, 15 video; FSK: 12
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Adventure comedy (2025) about friends trying to remake the 1997 film Anaconda source |
|---|---|
| US (MPA) | PG-13 (parents strongly cautioned; some material may be inappropriate for children under 13) — "for violence/action, strong language, some drug use and suggestive references" source |
| UK (BBFC) | 12A in cinemas (moderate violence, threat, drug misuse, infrequent strong language); 15 on home video (strong language) source |
| Germany (FSK) | 12 (released for ages 12 and up) — violence, threat, injury source |
| Common Sense Media | 13+ — people snatched by giant snakes; guns; one "f--k" |
| Anaconda (1997) | MPA PG-13 — intense adventure violence, brief language and sensuality source |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What Anaconda (2025) is about
A group of filmmakers travels to the Amazon rainforest to reboot the Anaconda franchise and runs into trouble, per the BBFC. Common Sense Media describes it as a comedy in which two friends, played by Paul Rudd and Jack Black, try to remake the 1997 cult film and face a real giant anaconda. Tom Gormican directed.
Anaconda parents guide: what's in it
Short answer: PG-13 in the US, 12A (cinemas) and 15 (home video) in the UK, 12 in Germany.
- US (MPA): PG-13, violence/action, strong language, some drug use, suggestive references.
- UK (BBFC): 12A in cinemas; 15 on home video, strong language.
- Germany (FSK): 12, violence, threat, injury.
The BBFC describes people crushed and eaten by a giant snake, jump scares, gun threat, and partly bleeped strong language. It also lists a character who takes pills and acts intoxicated, and comic sight of a stream of urine used to clean a bite.
Is the new Anaconda scarier than the 1997 film?
Short answer: Both are PG-13 in the US.
The MPA rated the 1997 Anaconda PG-13 for intense adventure violence and brief language and sensuality. Common Sense Media lists the 1997 film for 14+ and the 2025 film for 13+. The BBFC says the 2025 film's scary scenes are often offset with comedy.
The habit kids may copy: the big dare
Common Sense Media notes the main characters are reckless and lie to get what they want.
Try tonight: real or pretend
If your child heard about a scary snake movie, look up a real anaconda photo together. Ask: "Is a snake that big real, or made up for the movie?" Then check the real size together. In our program, this is the lesson "True or Made Up": checking a fear against the facts.
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FAQ
What is Anaconda (2025) rated?
PG-13 in the US for violence/action, strong language, some drug use and suggestive references. It's 12A in UK cinemas, 15 on UK home video, and 12 in Germany.
What age is the new Anaconda for?
The MPA rates it PG-13, and Common Sense Media lists it for 13+.
Is Anaconda 2025 scary?
The BBFC lists jump scares and snakes attacking and eating people, often offset with comedy.
What was the 1997 Anaconda rated?
PG-13 for intense adventure violence, brief language and sensuality, per the MPA.
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