Is Lilo & Stitch scary?

Only a little. Lilo & Stitch has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Lilo & Stitch?

No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.

What is Lilo & Stitch rated, and is it OK for kids?

Yes. Rated PG, and the tags agree: mild language and a few tense moments.

Lilo & Stitch (2002)

Film · 1h 25m · Rated PG

Animation, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

A mischievous alien genetic experiment finds family and belonging with a Hawaiian girl in a heartwarming, whimsical adventure.

Wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Disney+.

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Lilo & Stitch parents guide

Nothing past what a PG promises: mild language and a few tense moments.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: No gore
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Lilo & Stitch scary?: Only a little. Lilo & Stitch has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Lilo & Stitch?: No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is Lilo & Stitch rated, and is it OK for kids?: Yes. Rated PG, and the tags agree: mild language and a few tense moments.

What is Lilo & Stitch about?

As Stitch, a runaway genetic experiment from a faraway planet, wreaks havoc on the Hawaiian Islands, he becomes the mischievous adopted alien "puppy" of an independent little girl named Lilo and learns about loyalty, friendship, and ʻohana, the Hawaiian tradition of family.

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

Yes. It lands on a happy note.