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Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)

Film · 1h 32m · Rated PG

Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

A struggling songwriter's life gets a whimsical, feel-good makeover with three singing chipmunks.

Wholesome humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

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Alvin and the Chipmunks parents guide

Nothing past what a PG promises: mild language and nothing scary.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
No real violence
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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What is Alvin and the Chipmunks about?

A struggling songwriter named Dave Seville finds success when he comes across a trio of singing chipmunks: mischievous leader Alvin, brainy Simon, and chubby, impressionable Theodore.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byTim Hill
StarringJason Lee, David Cross, Cameron Richardson, Jane Lynch, Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler

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