Jojo Rabbit
Teens

Jojo Rabbit

Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 2019 · 108 min

Jojo Rabbit

A young German boy, an enthusiastic member of the Hitler Youth, discovers his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home during WWII. Guided by his imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler, he begins to challenge his ingrained beliefs and confront the true meaning of humanity.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

4/10

Language

Moderate

3/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

Heads up

  • Historical portrayal of Nazism
  • Child protagonist in wartime
  • Imaginary Hitler character

Models well

  • Challenging prejudice
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Courage to do what is right
  • Maternal love

Talk about it after

  • The dangers of propaganda and blind hatred
  • The importance of critical thinking
  • Standing up for what is right, even when it's difficult
  • Understanding different perspectives
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Cast & crew

Taika Waititi Wins Best Adapted Screenplay for "Jojo Rabbit" | 92nd Oscars (2020)

JOJO RABBIT | Behind-the-Scenes: "The Script" | FOX Searchlight

Taika Waititi's Hilarious Acceptance Speech for Jojo Rabbit's Adapted Screenplay Win | EE BAFTA Film

JOJO RABBIT | Consider | Searchlight Pictures

JOJO RABBIT | Consider (Scarlett) | Searchlight Pictures

JOJO RABBIT | Consider (Taika) | Searchlight Pictures

JOJO RABBIT star Thomasin McKenzie on the film at AFI AWARDS 2019

Taika Waititi Talks about JOJO RABBIT at AFI AWARDS 2019