The Lorax poster

The Lorax (2012)

Film · 1h 26m · Rated PG

Animation, Family, Musical

A whimsical, feel-good animation follows a boy's quest for love and a creature's fight to protect nature.

Uplifting, with wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 27, 2026.

The Lorax parents guide

No surprises for a PG: mild language and nothing scary.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
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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What is The Lorax about?

A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

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

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byChris Renaud
StarringDanny DeVito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron, Rob Riggle, Taylor Swift, Jenny Slate

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