Raising Disney Princess movies: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Disney Princess movies are rated G or PG in the US by the MPA. The older films, from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to The Princess and the Frog (2009), are G, and the newer ones, Tangled, Brave, Moana, and Raya and the Last Dragon, are PG for things like scary action, peril, and some violence. Disney's official lineup has 13 princesses, from Snow White to Raya; Anna and Elsa from Frozen aren't on it. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists the films from ages 5 and up to 8 and up.
Disney Princess at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
MPA: G or PG; BBFC: U or PG - ✓Violence in rating descriptors
MPA: Raya, some violence - ✓Scary content in rating descriptors
MPA: Brave, scary action; Moana, scary images - –Bad language in rating descriptors
None in MPA descriptors - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
None in MPA descriptors - –Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: U or PG; FSK not confirmed
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 | Disney's lineup of 13 princess characters from its animated films, 1937–2021 source |
|---|---|
| G-rated (MPA) | Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas, Mulan, The Princess and the Frog source |
| PG-rated (MPA) | Tangled (brief mild violence), Brave (some scary action, rude humor), Moana (peril, some scary images), Raya (some violence, action) source |
| UK (BBFC) | PG for Tangled, Brave (some scary scenes), Moana (mild threat), and Raya (mild violence, threat) source |
| Common Sense Media | Ages range from 5+ (Tangled) to 8+ (Brave); Snow White, Little Mermaid, Moana 6+ |
| Not in the lineup | Anna and Elsa (Frozen) and Asha (Wish) aren't on Disney's princess page 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.
Who are the Disney Princesses?
Short answer: A Disney brand of 13 heroines from its animated films.
Disney's princess page lists Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, Merida, Moana, and Raya. Anna and Elsa from Frozen and Asha from Wish aren't on the list, though their films are often grouped with them.
Disney Princess movies: what's in them
Short answer: Nine films are G; the four newest are PG.
- G (MPA): Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas, Mulan, The Princess and the Frog.
- Tangled (PG): brief mild violence.
- Brave (PG): some scary action and rude humor.
- Moana (PG): peril, some scary images, brief thematic elements.
- Raya and the Last Dragon (PG): some violence, action, thematic elements.
In the UK, those four are PG too. We couldn't confirm German FSK ratings.
Which Disney Princess movie is scariest?
Short answer: Of the four PG films, Brave has the highest Common Sense Media age, 8+.
The BBFC says Brave has several scenes of large, fierce bears threatening people and a bear fight that ends with a bear's death. Common Sense Media calls it pretty scary for a "princess movie," especially for kids under 7. It lists Snow White for 6+, calling it enchanting but also scary, and Tangled for 5+.
The habit kids may copy: the wish
Many of the stories start with a princess wishing for a different life and running off to get it.
Try tonight: what I want, what I can do
Ask your child what they'd wish for, princess-style. Then ask: "What part of that is up to you, and what part isn't?" Pick one small step they can take tomorrow. In our program, this is the lesson "Two Baskets": what's up to me, and what isn't.
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FAQ
Are Disney Princess movies rated G?
The nine older films are G. Tangled, Brave, Moana, and Raya and the Last Dragon are PG.
Is Brave scary?
The MPA rated it PG for some scary action, and the BBFC lists scenes of fierce bears threatening people. Common Sense Media lists it for 8+.
How many Disney Princesses are there?
Disney's princess page lists 13, from Snow White to Raya.
Is Elsa a Disney Princess?
Not in the official lineup. Disney's princess page doesn't list Anna or Elsa.
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