Only a little. The Croods has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is The Croods?

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

What is The Croods rated, and is it OK for kids?

For most kids, yes. No swearing and a few tense moments, in line with the PG.

The Croods (2013)

Film · 1h 39m · Rated PG

Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family

A prehistoric family's brisk, whimsical adventure unfolds as they discover a changing world and new ways to live.

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

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The Croods parents guide

Nothing past what a PG promises: 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 The Croods scary?: Only a little. The Croods has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is The Croods?: No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is The Croods rated, and is it OK for kids?: For most kids, yes. No swearing and a few tense moments, in line with the PG.

What is The Croods about?

The prehistoric Croods family live in a particularly dangerous moment in time. Patriarch Grug, his mate Ugga, teenage daughter Eep, son Thunk, and feisty Gran gather food by day and huddle together in a cave at night. When a more evolved caveman named Guy arrives on the scene, Grug is distrustful, but it soon becomes apparent that Guy is correct about the impending destruction of their world.

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

Yes. It lands on a happy note.