Raising Luca age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Luca age rating: the Pixar film is rated PG in the US for rude humor, language, some thematic elements, and brief violence, per the MPA rating, as listed by IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes. It's U in the UK and 0 in Germany. The UK's BBFC describes the violence, threat, and language as very mild, with words such as 'jerk' and 'butt'. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 6 and up.
Luca at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
MPA: PG; BBFC: U; FSK: 0 - –Violence in rating descriptors
MPA: brief violence only - –Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: very mild threat only - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
MPA: language (BBFC: very mild) - –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 | Pixar animated film (2021) about a sea-monster boy on the Italian Riviera source |
|---|---|
| US (MPA), per IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes | PG (parental guidance suggested; no age limit) — rude humor, language, some thematic elements, brief violence |
| UK (BBFC) | U (universal; suitable for all) — very mild violence, threat, language source |
| Germany (FSK) | 0 (no age restriction), per kino.de source |
| Common Sense Media | 6+ — kids run away and put themselves in danger; insults |
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 Luca is about
Luca is a 2021 Pixar film directed by Enrico Casarosa, set on the Italian Riviera in the 1950s. Luca is a young sea monster who looks human on land. With his friends Alberto and Giulia, he spends a summer in a seaside town where people hunt sea monsters. It premiered on Disney+ on June 18, 2021, and was the most-viewed streaming film of 2021, according to Wikipedia.
Luca age rating: what's in it
Short answer: PG in the US, U in the UK, 0 in Germany.
- US (MPA): PG, rude humor, language, some thematic elements, brief violence.
- UK (BBFC): U, very mild violence, threat, language.
- Germany (FSK): 0.
The BBFC describes town bullies who pin a boy against a wall and punch him, throw spears and nets at the young sea monsters, and torment them; others don't approve. Language includes 'jerk' and 'butt'. One boy jokingly tells another to look at the sun, which is shown to be harmful.
Why young kids know Luca
It was released straight to Disney+, where it became the most-watched streaming film of 2021, according to Wikipedia. Common Sense Media notes that a Vespa scooter is central to the story.
The habit kids may copy: sneaking off
Common Sense Media notes that the kids in Luca run away from home, go against the rules, and put themselves in danger.
Try tonight: two roads
Tell a short story where a child wants to go somewhere alone. Ask: "What are the two roads? What happens on each one?" In our program, this is the lesson "Two Roads": noticing that there's a choice.
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FAQ
What is Luca rated?
PG in the US for rude humor, language, some thematic elements, and brief violence. It's U in the UK and 0 in Germany.
What age is Luca for?
There's no age limit in the US or the UK. Common Sense Media lists it for 6+.
Is there bad language in Luca?
The BBFC lists very mild words such as 'jerk' and 'butt'. Common Sense Media notes insults like "stupido" and "idiot."
Is Luca on Disney+?
Yes. It premiered on Disney+ on June 18, 2021, and came to US theaters in March 2024.
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