Lilo & Stitch

Parents need to know that some action elements of Lilo & Stitch (including laser battles, gunfire, characters being captured and held hostage, and explosions) -- as well as the more bizarre-looking monsters -- could be scary for young kids. Stitch (voiced by Chris Sanders), a small but powerful intergalactic creature, is destructive and angry; he bares his sharp teeth and angry attitude frequently, causing chaos and mayhem wherever he goes. As in many Disney stories, Lilo (Daveigh Chase) and her sister Nani (Tia Carrere) are orphans, grieving and struggling to adapt to life without their parents, though the circumstance of their parents' death (a car accident) is referenced only once. In a break from Disney tradition, there are no unredeemable villains: everyone ultimately learns important life lessons, including the heroes, who are far from perfect when the movie begins. Characters demonstrate compassion, courage, and perseverance.