Is The Great Mouse Detective scary?

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

How gory is The Great Mouse Detective?

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

What is The Great Mouse Detective rated, and is it OK for kids?

Yes. It is rated G, and nothing we tagged runs past mild.

The Great Mouse Detective (1986)

Film · 1h 14m · Rated G

Adventure, Animation, Crime, Family, Mystery

A brilliant mouse detective and his sidekick race to foil a diabolical plot in a whimsical, brisk adventure.

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

Streaming on Disney+.

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The Great Mouse Detective parents guide

It stays inside its G, with no swearing and a few tense moments.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated G.

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 Great Mouse Detective scary?: Only a little. The Great Mouse Detective has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is The Great Mouse Detective?: No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is The Great Mouse Detective rated, and is it OK for kids?: Yes. It is rated G, and nothing we tagged runs past mild.

What is The Great Mouse Detective about?

When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London's master toymaker, the brilliant master of disguise Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ultimate trap and foil the perfect crime.

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

Yes. It lands on a happy note.