Turning Red (2022)
A thirteen-year-old girl navigates adolescence and a magical family secret with whimsical, brisk energy.
Thirteen-year-old Mei is experiencing the awkwardness of being a teenager with a twist – when she gets too excited, she transforms into a giant red panda.
How intense is Turning Red?
Turning Red has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome and broad. Rated PG.
What Turning Red feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingfeel good
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome, broad and big
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Turning Red
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Turning Red for you?
Is Turning Red scary?
No. Turning Red is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Turning Red gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Turning Red sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Turning Red OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Turning Red?
Turning Red runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream Turning Red?
Turning Red is streaming on Disney+.
Does Turning Red have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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