Leo

NZ release: 21 November 2023

Animal cruelty Rated on: 21 November 2023

Leo

What’s it about?

Stuck in the same school for decades, a Lizard plans to escape after learning they have one year left to live. All was going to plan when suddenly a horribly mean teacher arrives.

The facts

  • Directors Robert Marianetti, Robert Smigel, David Wachtenheim
  • English language
  • Runtime: 102 minutes
  • Starring voice acting by Adam Sandler, Bill Burr and Rob Schneider

Why did it get this rating?

This film was self-rated by Netflix. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Animal cruelty

There is a flashback to children mistreating class pets. This includes a scene of a lizard’s tail being cut off and a pet being thrown into a swimming pool.

Cruelty

Some girls talk about who should be on their friend’s list. Some children are excluded from a birthday party.

Violence

The film has cartoony violence. Animal characters destroy a birthday party. A character is seen throwing ninja stars. Glowing-eyed alligators appear menacingly and threaten characters.

Content that may disturb

A character is nearly sucked into a vacuum. They lose part of their tail; we see flesh and bone. This may be shocking for some viewers.

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