

Non-graphic weapons violence, hand-to-hand conflict and slapstick antics are depicted. Mild violence and moments of peril are portrayed. Some scary images and explosions are shown. Violence: An imaginative child goes on many adventures, including spy missions, jungle and underwater explorations, and pirate battles. Why is The Boss Baby rated PG? The Boss Baby is rated PG by the MPAA for some mild rude humor. Starring Alec Baldwin, Lisa Kudrow, Steve Buscemi. It is that message which may make this zany animation a bundle of joy your whole family can enjoy. Despite how ridiculous the adventures portrayed here may be, the idea that working together leads to caring for each other, and that caring leads to loving, does apply to real life. As the boys come together in a common cause, a bond begins to form. Still, moments of peril in the frequent action scenes and some scary images may be a bit too frightening for the littlest ones.įor older audiences, it won’t take long to see past the fantasy elements and recognize this is really a tale of adjusting to a new addition.


The slapstick antics, plentiful drool and potty humor, along with many depictions of bare-bottomed babies are definitely aimed at this demographic too. Youngsters are sure to get caught up in the plot to rid the world of a manipulative corporate leader (voice of Steve Buscemi) and his drag-dressing assistant (voice of Conrad Vernon). When Tim figures out that Boss Baby will leave as soon as his earthly mission is complete, the boy agrees to help the little tike in order to get rid of his disruptive presence. Instead he’s a manager from Bab圜orp (that’s a heavenly place where babies come from) sent to investigate the dropping popularity of having children and stop the rising trend of raising puppies instead. Although he can’t convince Mom and Dad that there is a serious problem, he does eventually force a confession out of his younger sibling.Īs Tim suspected, Boss Baby is not a normal kid. While his parents accept as normal the suit-wearing, briefcase-carrying stranger, the big brother has his eye on junior’s other suspicious behaviors, like holding meetings with neighborhood children, protecting his infant formula and talking on the phone. The situation is even worse than the adults realize – yet only Tim seems to know this. Demanding all his parents’ energy and love, the Templetons no longer have time for Tim or bedtime routines. In short order the tiny tot becomes the boss of the whole house. However, that perfect life is shattered with the arrival of a little brother (voiced by Alec Baldwin). Not only do his Mom and Dad (voices of Lisa Kudrow and Jimmy Kimmel) engage in his imaginative play, but they also read him three stories, give him five hugs and sing him one song each night. Tim Templeton (voice of Miles Bakshi) is a seven-year-old blessed with a wonderful family.
