Lilo & Stitch

What’s it about?

In this live-action remake of Disney’s animated classic ‘Lilo and Stitch,’ a lonely Hawaiian girl meets a fugitive alien who helps mend her broken family.

The facts

• Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp
• Starring Maia Kealoha (Lilo), Chris Sanders (Stitch), and Zach Galifianakis (Jumba)
• Runtime: 108 minutes
• English language

Why did it get this rating?

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

Low level violence

Violence in this film is largely comical and followed by reassuring outcomes, with lots of chase scenes and alien weapons that create portals. There are scenes where people are accidentally struck on the head and kicked.

Some of the strongest scenes of violence include:

• A child pushes a bully off a stage during a dance.
• There is a scene where an alien is electrocuted and shot with tranquilizer darts and laser guns.

Frightening scenes

A main character sacrifices themsleves to save a friend. We see their hand reach out as they disappear underwater, while their friend screams, trying to help. Although this scene is emotional, the character is later shown to be okay.

There are references to a girl's deceased parents.

The appearance of the villain, Jumba, is scarier than the original animated version.

Mild language

This film contains some mild language, including “what the hell.”

Younger characters use child-like insults, like “pizza face,” “garbage girl,” and “hairy potato.”

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?
• Brain development – how it works, why it matters