Wreck it Ralph

What’s it about?

Ralph, fed up with being the bad guy, decides to become a hero in his video game. But things go wrong when he accidentally releases a dangerous enemy that puts the whole arcade at risk.

The facts 

• Directed by Rich Moore
• Stars John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jane Lynch, Jack McBrayer, Mindy Kaling 
• English language 
• Runtime: 101 minutes
• Disney original movie 

Why did it get this rating? 

This film game was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Violence and scary scenes

The violence in Wreck-It Ralph is typical of a Disney animation, with characters smashing things and battling robotic enemies in action-packed but lighthearted scenes. There are some chases and minor physical conflicts, but it's all exaggerated and not intended to be harmful or frightening. Some moments that may be intense for young tamariki include:

• In one of the first-person-shooter games, massive robotic bugs attack humans. These bugs are enormous and terrifying, shooting at characters while trying to eat them.
• A character smashes things in their own game, causing destruction and chaos.
• There are some tense chase scenes where characters are pursued by dangerous enemies.
• There’s a high-speed race where a character’s car crashes in a fiery explosion, creating a moment of danger and shock.
• A character glitches uncontrollably, which makes them seem unstable and causes distress for themselves and others.

Sad scenes

The sad scenes mainly involve characters feeling rejected and isolated or excluded. Characters face moments of self-doubt and sacrifice, but ultimately find friendship and acceptance.

• A character struggles with feeling like they don't belong and is constantly rejected by the other characters in their game.
• When a character tries to prove themselves as a hero, they end up creating trouble, causing them to be more isolated.
• A character who wants to race is constantly told they’re a “glitch”, and that they aren’t allowed to participate, leading them to feel left out.
• A character has to make a tough decision to protect a friend, even if it means sacrificing their own desires.

When content stays with you:

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information 

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?