Raising Captain Underpants age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Captain Underpants age rating: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie is rated PG in the US for mild rude humor throughout, per the MPA rating listed by Rotten Tomatoes, which means parental guidance suggested with no age limit. It's U in the UK and 0 in Germany. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 6 and up and says the potty humor is constant. The spin-off series, The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants, is TV-Y7.
Captain Underpants at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
MPA: PG; BBFC: U; FSK: 0 - –Violence in rating descriptors
None in MPA or BBFC descriptors - –Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: mild comic threat only - –Bad language in rating descriptors
None in MPA or BBFC descriptors - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
None in MPA or BBFC descriptors - –Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: U; FSK: 0
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 | DreamWorks animated film (2017) from Dav Pilkey's books about two fourth-grade pranksters source |
|---|---|
| US (MPA), per Rotten Tomatoes | PG (parental guidance suggested; no age limit) — mild rude humor throughout |
| UK (BBFC) | U (universal; suitable for all) — mild rude humor, comic threat source |
| Germany (FSK) | 0 (no age restriction), per kino.de source |
| Common Sense Media | 6+ — constant potty humor; some peril and action violence |
| TV series | The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants (2018–2020): TV-Y7, per Rotten Tomatoes; Common Sense Media 6+ |
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 Captain Underpants is about
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie is a 2017 DreamWorks Animation film based on Dav Pilkey's book series and directed by David Soren. Fourth-grade pranksters George and Harold (voiced by Kevin Hart and Thomas Middleditch) hypnotize their humorless principal, Mr. Krupp (Ed Helms), into believing he's the superhero Captain Underpants, so they won't be put in separate classes. It opened in US theaters on June 2, 2017. A spin-off film, Dog Man, came out in January 2025, according to Wikipedia.
Captain Underpants age rating: what's in it
Short answer: PG in the US, U in the UK, 0 in Germany.
- US (MPA): PG, mild rude humor throughout.
- UK (BBFC): U, mild rude humor, comic threat.
- Germany (FSK): 0 (per kino.de).
- Common Sense Media: 6+.
The BBFC describes a giant toilet that shoots beams that take away people's sense of humor, a shrinking-and-enlarging weapon, whoopee cushions, and jokes about the planet Uranus. Common Sense Media lists frequent potty words like "poop" and "fart," insults like "stupid" and "dumb," and some peril and action violence lightened by humor.
The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants
Short answer: The TV series is rated TV-Y7. The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants is a DreamWorks series that continues the film. It ran four seasons on Netflix, from July 13, 2018, to July 10, 2020, and moved to Peacock in January 2026, according to Wikipedia. Rotten Tomatoes lists it as TV-Y7, Common Sense Media lists 6+, and the BBFC rates its episodes U or PG. Common Sense Media says bathroom humor is the name of the game.
The habit kids may copy: the prank
George and Harold's pranks on their principal and their school drive the whole story.
Try tonight: funny for who?
Tell each other your silliest joke. Then ask: "Was it funny for both of us?" If someone didn't laugh, make up a new one together. In our program, this is the lesson "Fair Play": a game is fun only when it's fun for everyone.
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FAQ
What is Captain Underpants rated?
The First Epic Movie is PG in the US for mild rude humor throughout. It's U in the UK and 0 in Germany.
What age is Captain Underpants for?
There's no age limit in the US. Common Sense Media lists the movie and the TV series for ages 6 and up.
Where is The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants streaming?
It moved from Netflix to Peacock in January 2026, according to Wikipedia.
Is Dog Man related to Captain Underpants?
Yes. Both come from Dav Pilkey's books, and the 2025 Dog Man film is a spin-off, according to Wikipedia.
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