Is Hamster & Gretel appropriate for children?

# Hamster & Gretel Parental Guide This animated comedy follows siblings who gain superpowers and team up with their hamster for adventures. With a TV-Y7 rating, it's designed for children 7+, featuring action sequences and mild violence but no concerning language or adult content. The humor and superhero premise should appeal to elementary-age children.

What age is Hamster & Gretel suitable for?

Our verdict for Hamster & Gretel is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Hamster & Gretel safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2022

Rating

TV-Y7

Genre

Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure

Synopsis

Siblings Gretel and Kevin are to be bestowed super powers by space aliens on their birthdays, but after Kevin's powers accidentally go into Hamster, his pet hamster instead, they form the duo of "Hamster & Gretel". Now Kevin must figure out how to work with both Gretel and Hamster to protect their city from mysterious dangers.

Cast

Meli Povenmire

Gretel (voice)

Michael Cimino

Kevin (voice)

Beck Bennett

Hamster (voice)

Joey King

Fred (voice)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This action-comedy show features fast-paced animation with quick scene changes and energetic dialogue typical of modern children's cartoons, making it better suited for older toddlers than infants.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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Generally safe

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