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# The Simpsons Movie - Parent Guide
The Simpsons Movie is rated PG-13 and features the beloved animated family in a fun adventure after Homer pollutes Springfield's water supply. While generally family-friendly with mild language and cartoon violence, some crude humor and references may go over younger children's heads. Best suited for children ages 10+.
About this movie
Genre
Animation, Comedy, Family
Synopsis
After Homer accidentally pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons are declared fugitives.
Cast
Dan Castellaneta
Homer Simpson / Itchy / Barney / Abe Simpson / Stage Manager / Krusty the Clown / Mayor Quimby / Mayor's Aide / Multi-Eyed Squirrel / Panicky Man / Sideshow Mel / Mr. Teeny / EPA Official / Kissing Cop / Bear / Boy on Phone / NSA Worker / Officer / Santa's Little Helper / Squeaky-Voiced Teen (voice)
Julie Kavner
Marge Simpson / Selma Bouvier / Patty Bouvier (voice)
Nancy Cartwright
Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Ralph / Nelson / Todd Flanders / TV Daughter / Woman on Phone (voice)
Yeardley Smith
Lisa Simpson (voice)
Stimulus level
Fast-paced comedy with rapid scene cuts, quick dialogue exchanges, and frequent visual gags makes this too stimulating for infants and toddlers, and the PG-13 rating indicates content inappropriate for this age group anyway.
Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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