Raising Coco age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Coco age rating: the Pixar film is rated PG in the US for thematic elements, per the MPA rating, as listed by IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes, which means parental guidance suggested with no age limit. It's PG in the UK, for mild threat and violence, and 0 in Germany. The UK's BBFC notes a character poisoned by a villain and a boy frightened by skeletons in a graveyard. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 7 and up.
Coco at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
MPA: PG; BBFC: PG; FSK: 0 - –Violence in rating descriptors
BBFC: mild violence only - –Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: mild 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: PG; 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 | Pixar animated film (2017) about a boy in the Mexican Land of the Dead source |
|---|---|
| US (MPA), per IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes | PG (parental guidance suggested; no age limit) — thematic elements |
| UK (BBFC) | PG (parental guidance) — mild threat, violence source |
| Germany (FSK) | 0 (no age restriction), per kino.de source |
| Common Sense Media | 7+ — Day of the Dead skeletons; themes of death and family |
| Sequel | Coco 2 announced for 2029 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 Coco is about
Coco is a 2017 Pixar film directed by Lee Unkrich. Miguel, a 12-year-old boy in Mexico, wants to be a musician, but his family has banned music. On the Day of the Dead, he's accidentally transported to the Land of the Dead and looks for his great-great-grandfather's help to get home. It came out in US theaters on November 22, 2017, and won two Academy Awards.
Coco age rating: what's in it
Short answer: PG in the US and the UK, 0 in Germany.
- US (MPA): PG, thematic elements.
- UK (BBFC): PG, mild threat, violence.
- Germany (FSK): 0.
The BBFC describes a character poisoned by a villain, another crushed by a heavy object without detail, and comic fantasy fights. Miguel is chased and is frightened when he meets skeletons in a graveyard; these scenes are brief, and reassurance comes quickly. Common Sense Media notes that the skeletons may be new to kids who don't know Day of the Dead traditions, and that adults drink in a couple of scenes.
Is Coco scary?
Short answer: The BBFC describes the scary scenes as brief, with swift reassurance. The film is set among skeletons in the Land of the Dead and deals with death and remembering family members, which Common Sense Media lists among its themes.
Is there a Coco 2?
Short answer: Yes. Disney and Pixar announced Coco 2 for 2029, with Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina directing, according to Variety. As of October 2026, it isn't rated yet.
The habit kids may copy: the secret
Miguel hides his music from his family and runs off on the Day of the Dead.
Try tonight: someone we miss
Look at a photo of a relative your child never met or misses. Ask: "How do you feel when you look at this?" In our program, this is the lesson "Weather Inside": naming what you feel.
Who makes it: Pixar. See what its other titles teach in the Kids' Media Publisher Index.
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FAQ
What is Coco rated?
PG in the US for thematic elements. It's PG in the UK and 0 in Germany.
What age is Coco for?
There's no age limit in the US. Common Sense Media lists it for 7+.
Is Coco scary?
The BBFC lists brief scenes of mild threat, such as a boy frightened by skeletons, with swift reassurance.
When does Coco 2 come out?
Disney and Pixar announced it for 2029. It isn't rated yet.
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