Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that some scenes might be a little scary for very young kids ¿- in particular, menacing spiders, frogs, wasps, flyswatters, and bullies try to wipe out entire civilizations (the ants). Also, Lucas is in constant danger after being shrunk down to ant size. There's some name-calling, mild profanities (such as "butt"), and bodily function jokes.
Sexual
Content
Mild. The exterminator's private parts are attacked by bugs.
Violence
Some intense scenes involving menacing spiders, frogs, wasps, flyswatters, bullies, and the exterminator. Lucas is eaten, then spit out by a frog. After being shrunk down, he's in constant danger from the regular-sized humans. The ants threaten to dissect and study him.
Language
Some name-calling, such as "Hey, Pukas!" Mild profanities, including "butt".
Social
Behavior
Characters bully others, take revenge, think only of themselves, and fail to see the "big picture" around them. However, the characters also learn important lessons about compassion, teamwork, and loyalty. Some burping and other bodily function jokes.
Consumerism
Mild, including jelly beans, potato chips, gossip mags, and other household and grocery store items.
Drugs / Tobacco /
Alcohol
A "magic potion" is used to shrink Lucas. The exterminator smokes a cigar.