What family-friendly films are available in theatres during the summer holiday, and which Kijkwijzer-classifications do they have? Check out our overview.
The summer holidays have started! Are you looking for a fun day out for the entire family? Because it's raining cats and dogs, or because it's scorching hot? Seeing a movie is always a good idea. Which films are in theatres during the summer, and which (age) classifications do they have?
Kijkwijzer has created an overview of the family-friendly films that are in theatres this July and August. These films can be viewed in Dutch as well as in English (original version).
Check out the trailers below, along with a short description and of course our icons.
If you have any questions after watching any of these films, for example about their classification, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The Secret Life of Pets 2
[6] [G] [A]
The Secret Life of Pets 2 reveals what shenanigans our pets get into when we're away from home. In this sequel to The Secret Life of Pets we follow loyal terrier Max, lazy cat Chloe, plucky Pomeranian Gidget, lady-killer Mel, grumpy Duke, silly Norbert and the crazy-but-cute bunny Snowball.
Toy Story 4
[6] [A]
Woody has always had faith in his place in the world. His biggest priority is taking care of Andy and Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a new toy called Forky to her room, Woody goes on an adventure with old and new friends to discover how big a toy's world can actually be.
Ugly Dolls (from 31 July)
[AL]
Far, far away, in a strange land where Ugly and Perfect Dolls co-exist in peace, lives the ugly Moxy. Moxy is a cute and sweet Ugly Doll who is full of energy. One day, she decides to conquer her fears and become the first Ugly Doll to go to the Perfect Dolls' elite school - something that has never been done before. She wants to become the first Ugly Doll who is cherished by a child for an entire lifetime. During her quest, Moxy must change her own world and prove that beauty doesn't have to be perfect. But when she enters the human world, not everything goes according to plan...
Playmobil the Movie (from 7 August)
[6] [G] [A]
When her younger brother Charlie suddenly disappears into the magical, animated universe of Playmobil, Marla embarks on the quest of her life. While travelling through breathtaking new worlds, Marla works together with some brave new friends - truck driver Del, charismatic secret agent Rex Dasher, a cute but clumsy robot, an extravagant fairy and many, many more. During their adventure, Marla and Charlie realise that sometimes, life doesn't go according to plan. But as long as you believe in yourself, you can do anything you set your mind to.
Angry Birds 2 (from 21 August)
[6] [G] [A]
The fight between the angry birds and the mean green pigs gets a new twist in Angry Birds 2. When something dangerous threatens both Bird Island and Pig Island, Red, Chuck, Bomb and Mighty Eagle decide to enlist Chuck's sister Silver and work together with pigs Leonard, his assistant Courtney and their technician Garry. The birds and pigs call a truce and assemble in a superteam to save both their islands.
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Teenagers want warnings before shocking videos on TikTok and Instagram
More than 80% of teenagers between the ages of 10 and 16 and their parents would like warnings before shocking images on social media such as TikTok and Instagram. It concerns images with violence, sex, animal suffering or ‘scary’ things. This has emerged from research by NICAM, the organization behind Kijkwijzer. Young people are afraid that the algorithm will serve them more and more videos that will make them feel afraid, embarrassed or unsafe. They not only want a warning that videos contain shocking images, but also what kind of images, so that they can decide for themselves whether they would like to watch or not.
The age category 6 years was developed to protect young children from scary and violent imagery. Young children are especially sensitive to this kind of material.
Once children are around the age of 9, they are better able to understand whether films or series are real. That's why some productions are rated 9 years and older.
When children are between 10 and 12 years old, they start to look differently at the world around them. Still, children around this age are more easily affected by content than teenagers.
At this age, children start to use film and television to learn 'social' lessons, like: how to be yourself? And how to interact with others? Watching dangerous behaviour on screen can therefore cause issues at this age.
Although 16-year olds are better able to understand the difference between good and bad, this doesn't mean they can just watch any film or series without trouble.
When children see violence, it can make them aggressive, scared or desensitized to violence. The chance at these kind of effects is influenced by a few things, like: how realistic is the violence? Is there blood or gore? Is violence rewarded?
Scary images can frighten children, make them restless or even cause long-term effects like nightmares. The effects vary depending on the viewer and the viewer's age.
Children and teens that are in the middle of their (sexual) development, are not always ready to see sexual scenes. They may also be unable to interpret them correctly. Kijkwijzer takes this into consideration. How explicit a sex scene is determines the final age rating.
Coarse language consists of cussing and cursing, suggestive terms or sexual expletives. Children may imitate the use of offensive language and even incorporate it in their vocabulary.
Discrimination is any expression that suggests (a group of) people are 'inferior' in some way, for example on the basis of skin colour, religion, sexuality, sex or gender, nationality or ethnicity. If a production contains discrimination and the discriminatory action is not immediately condemned, the icon for discrimination is depicted.
If hard drugs are used in a production - or (a lot of) alcohol, soft drugs or tobacco - the Kijkwijzer icon for smoking, alcohol and drugs is depicted. Teenagers can start to see the use as something that's normal, or even as something worth trying.
The game contains depictions of violence. In games rated PEGI 7 this can only be non-realistic or non-detailed violence. Games rated PEGI 12 can include violence in a fantasy environment or non-realistic violence towards human-like characters, whereas games rated PEGI 16 or 18 have increasingly more realistic-looking violence.
Fear
This descriptor may appear as 'Fear' on games with a PEGI 7 if it contains pictures or sounds that may be frightening or scary to young children, or as 'Horror' on higher-rated games that contain moderate (PEGI 12) or intense and sustained (PEGI 16) horror sequences or disturbing images (not necessarily including violent content).
Sex
This content descriptor can accompany a PEGI 12 rating if the game includes sexual posturing or innuendo, a PEGI 16 rating if there is erotic nudity or sexual intercourse without visible genitals or a PEGI 18 rating if there is explicit sexual activity in the game. Depictions of nudity in a non-sexual context do not require a specific age rating, and this descriptor would not be necessary.
Drugs
The game refers to or depicts the use of illegal drugs, alcohol or tobacco. Games with this content descriptor are always PEGI 16 or PEGI 18.
Discrimination
The game contains depictions of ethnic, religious, nationalistic or other stereotypes likely to encourage hatred. This content is always restricted to a PEGI 18 rating (and likely to infringe national criminal laws).
Bad language
The game contains bad language. This descriptor can be found on games with a PEGI 12 (mild swearing), PEGI 16 (e.g. sexual expletives or blasphemy) or PEGI 18 rating (e.g. sexual expletives or blasphemy).
PEGI 3
PEGI 7
PEGI 12
Video games that show violence of a slightly more graphic nature towards fantasy characters or non-realistic violence towards human-like characters would fall in this age category. Sexual innuendo or sexual posturing can be present, while any bad language in this category must be mild.
PEGI 16
This rating is applied once the depiction of violence (or sexual activity) reaches a stage that looks the same as would be expected in real life. The use of bad language in games with a PEGI 16 rating can be more extreme, while the use of tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs can also be present.
PEGI 18
The adult classification is applied when the level of violence reaches a stage where it becomes a depiction of gross violence, apparently motiveless killing, or violence towards defenceless characters. The glamorisation of the use of illegal drugs and of the simulation of gambling, and explicit sexual activity should also fall into this age category.
Gambling
The game contains elements that encourage or teach gambling. These simulations of gambling refer to games of chance that are normally carried out in casinos or gambling halls.
In-game purchases
The game offers players the option to purchase digital goods or services with real-world currency. Such purchases include additional content (bonus levels, outfits, surprise items, music), but also upgrades (e.g. to disable ads), subscriptions to updates, virtual coins and other forms of in-game currency.
If this icon is accompanied by the notice Paid Random Items, the in-game purchases may consist of offers where the player doesn't know precisely what they are buying prior to purchase (i.e. loot boxes or card packs).
