Is Rise of the Guardians scary?

Only a little. Rise of the Guardians has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Rise of the Guardians?

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

What is Rise of the Guardians rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is a PG that behaves like one: no swearing and a few tense moments.

Rise of the Guardians (2012)

Film · 1h 37m · Rated PG

Action, Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy

Immortal guardians unite in a brisk, wholesome, and epic adventure to protect the world's children.

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

Streaming on YouTube (free).

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Rise of the Guardians parents guide

No surprises for a PG: no swearing 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: None noted

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Three questions

Is Rise of the Guardians scary?: Only a little. Rise of the Guardians has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Rise of the Guardians?: No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is Rise of the Guardians rated, and is it OK for kids?: It is a PG that behaves like one: no swearing and a few tense moments.

What is Rise of the Guardians about?

When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world.

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

Yes. It lands on a happy note.