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Is Over the Hedge safe for children?

PG Family, Comedy, Animation, Adventure Generally safe
Scenes & stills
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Content breakdown
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Generally safe
# Over the Hedge - Parental Guide This lighthearted animated adventure follows a raccoon and forest animals discovering the human world beyond their hedge. With no profanity, sexual content, or scary moments, and only mild cartoon-style action, it's a family-friendly film suitable for most children ages 5 and up. The humor appeals to both children and adults.
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Violence
Mild
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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
2006
Rating
PG
Genre
Family, Comedy, Animation, Adventure
Synopsis

A scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating – and learns a lesson about family himself.

Cast
Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis
RJ (voice)
Garry Shandling
Garry Shandling
Verne (voice)
Steve Carell
Steve Carell
Hammy (voice)
Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes
Stella (voice)
Full cast on IMDb ›
Stimulus level
High stimulus

Fast-paced comedy with quick scene changes, bright suburban settings, and rapid dialogue typical of mid-2000s animated adventure shows — 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
With parent
Ages 9–12
Yes
Ages 13+
Yes
Where to watch
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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