Raising Elemental age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Elemental age rating: the Pixar film is rated PG in the US for some peril, thematic elements, and brief language, per the MPA rating, as listed by IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes. It's PG in the UK, for implied mild bad language, and 0 in Germany. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 6 and up, noting bursts of fire when the heroine loses her temper.
Elemental at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
MPA: PG; BBFC: PG; FSK: 0 - –Violence in rating descriptors
No violence descriptor (MPA, BBFC) - ✓Scary content in rating descriptors
MPA: some peril - –Bad language in rating descriptors
MPA: brief language only - –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 (2023) set in a city of fire, water, earth, and air people source |
|---|---|
| US (MPA), per IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes | PG (parental guidance suggested; no age limit) — some peril, thematic elements, brief language |
| UK (BBFC) | PG (parental guidance) — implied mild bad language source |
| Germany (FSK) | 0 (no age restriction), per German Wikipedia source |
| Common Sense Media | 6+ — bursts of fire when Ember loses her temper |
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 Elemental is about
Elemental is a 2023 Pixar film directed by Peter Sohn. In Element City, fire, water, earth, and air people live side by side. Ember, a young fire woman, and Wade, a water man, try to save her father's shop. Common Sense Media calls it a fable about the immigrant experience. It came out in US theaters on June 16, 2023.
Elemental age rating: what's in it
Short answer: PG in the US and the UK, 0 in Germany.
- US (MPA): PG, some peril, thematic elements, brief language.
- UK (BBFC): PG, implied mild bad language.
- Germany (FSK): 0.
The BBFC describes Ember releasing flames when she loses her temper, harming others in an unrealistic way; a flood in which she races to save her parents; and a water character evaporating in a hot room. There's an implied 'ass' and a joke about 'hanky panky'. The BBFC notes references to discrimination, with a message of acceptance, and a grieving scene.
Why young kids know Elemental
Common Sense Media notes plenty of merchandise tie-ins, including clothes.
The habit kids may copy: the flare-up
Ember's temper literally bursts into flames. Common Sense Media notes many explosive bursts of fire when she loses her temper.
Try tonight: catch the spark
Ask your child where anger starts in the body: hands, tummy, face. Say: "I feel the spark. I'll stop before it's a fire." In our program, this is the lesson "The Dragon Inside": noticing anger before it takes over.
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FAQ
What is Elemental rated?
PG in the US for some peril, thematic elements, and brief language. It's PG in the UK and 0 in Germany.
What age is Elemental for?
There's no age limit in the US. Common Sense Media lists it for 6+.
Is Elemental scary?
The BBFC describes very mild threat, such as a flood and a character evaporating in a hot room.
Is there bad language in Elemental?
The BBFC lists an implied 'ass' and 'jerk'. The MPA describes the language as brief.
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