Is Jojo Rabbit appropriate for children?

# Jojo Rabbit - Parent Guide "Jojo Rabbit" is a dark comedy about a boy in Nazi Germany that uses humor to address serious WWII themes. While rated PG-13, the strong violence and mature subject matter make it better suited for older teens than younger children. Consider your child's sensitivity to wartime content and ability to process complex satire before viewing.

What age is Jojo Rabbit suitable for?

Our verdict for Jojo Rabbit is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Jojo Rabbit safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2019

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Comedy, War, Drama

Synopsis

Jojo, a lonely German boy during World War II has his world shaken when he learns that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. Influenced by a buffoonish imaginary version of Adolf Hitler, he begins to question his beliefs and confront the conflict between propaganda and his own humanity.

Cast

Roman Griffin Davis

Jojo

Thomasin McKenzie

Elsa

Scarlett Johansson

Rosie

Taika Waititi

Adolf

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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