Monsters, Inc.
Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home.
Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. Read the rest
When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home.
17scenes to know about
- 13 very strong
- 2 strong
- 2 mild
What the levels mean
A low rating can still include your child’s fear.
| Mark | Ages 5–7 | Ages 8–10 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 · Low | Little upset in the dialogue. | Little upset in the dialogue. |
| 1 · Mild | Brief scare, worry, or sadness. | Brief, pretend, or comic danger or sadness. |
| 2 · Strong | Chasing, being trapped or lost, or lasting fear. | Lasting danger, injury, or humiliation. |
| 3 · Very strong | An attack, a child taken, or someone dying or seeming to die. | Someone dies or seems to die, a child is taken, or family is in serious danger. |
For a 4-year-old, use 5–7; expect some scenes to feel stronger.
Not checked. The subtitles cannot tell us. It is never shown as a zero.
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Very strongAgency Sweeps Area, Declares It Clear0:22:00–0:23:48
Skip from 0:21:30 to about 0:24:03.
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The Child Detection Agency swarms in with drills and decontamination gear before declaring the area clear.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Weapon used: Weapon used · Afraid for safety
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StrongSulley and Mike Hide Boo Away0:36:13–0:39:01
Skip from 0:35:43 to about 0:39:16.
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Sulley and Mike hide the toddler Boo in their apartment while trying to keep her quiet.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Caught in danger: Caught in danger · Afraid for safety
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MildScene starting at 0:45:140:45:14–0:45:33
Skip from 0:44:44 to about 0:45:48.
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Mike and Sulley hide Boo in the men's room while planning to get rid of her card key.
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Very strongWaternoose banishes Sulley and Mike0:58:11–1:02:07
Skip from 0:57:41 to about 1:02:22.
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Waternoose banishes Sulley and Mike to the human world in the Himalayas.
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Very strongScene starting at 1:03:181:03:18–1:06:56
Skip from 1:02:48 to about 1:07:11.
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Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Danger from scream extractor: Caught in danger · Scream extractor endangers someone · Dangerous machinery
- Boo in danger: Child in danger · Boo in danger · Afraid for safety
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Very strongScene starting at 1:06:561:06:56–1:07:57
Skip from 1:06:26 to about 1:08:12.
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Sulley and Mike flee the lab afterward, saying the situation is too dangerous to remain.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Danger from scream extractor: Caught in danger · Scream extractor endangers someone · Dangerous machinery · Afraid for safety
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MildWaternoose forces Sulley to roar at Boo1:08:37–1:09:30
Skip from 1:08:07 to about 1:09:45.
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Waternoose orders Sulley to give a big, loud roar despite his objections.
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StrongBoo cries after being frightened by Sulley1:10:03–1:11:24
Skip from 1:09:33 to about 1:11:39.
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Waternoose learns of Randall's scream-extractor plan and decides to have Boo dealt with.
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Very strongScene starting at 1:11:241:11:24–1:13:17
Skip from 1:10:54 to about 1:13:32.
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Sulley calls out for Boo as she is taken away and he is banished.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Child in danger: Child in danger · Afraid for safety
- Danger from scream extractor: Caught in danger · Scream extractor endangers someone
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Very strongStranded in the snowy Himalayas1:14:14–1:18:28
Skip from 1:13:44 to about 1:18:43.
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Sulley insists Boo is in danger and that they must find a way back despite the risk.
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Very strongScene starting at 1:18:441:18:44–1:20:56
Skip from 1:18:14 to about 1:21:11.
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Meanwhile Waternoose confronts Randall over his failed capture of Sulley and the scream extractor plan.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Weapon used: Weapon used · Afraid for safety
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Very strongWaternoose orders Sulley finished off1:20:56–1:23:15
Skip from 1:20:26 to about 1:23:30.
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Waternoose shouts 'Finish him off!' as Sulley is attacked and struck down. Waternoose says there can't be any witnesses, and Randall agrees there won't be.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Weapon used: Weapon used · Afraid for safety
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Very strongMike Warns Randall Is Chasing Them1:23:15–1:24:39
Skip from 1:22:45 to about 1:24:54.
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Mike shouts that Randall is right behind them and trying to kill them.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Child in danger: Child in danger · Afraid for safety
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Very strongChase through the door vault1:24:39–1:28:37
Skip from 1:24:09 to about 1:28:52.
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Boo is heard crying during the chase before the group escapes through another door.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Boo in danger: Child in danger · Boo in danger · Afraid for safety
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Very strongRandall attacks and is defeated1:28:37–1:31:01
Skip from 1:28:07 to about 1:31:16.
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Randall grabs Boo and threatens Sulley, calling him a pathetic waste before attacking him. Boo overcomes her fear and fights back against Randall, who is then banished through a door.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Cannot breathe: Cannot breathe · Afraid for safety
- Danger from human child toxicity belief: Human child toxicity belief endangers someone
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Very strongWaternoose Orders Agents to Stop Suspect1:31:57–1:33:17
Skip from 1:31:27 to about 1:33:32.
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Waternoose shouts for someone to stop the suspect as agents give chase.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Child in danger: Child in danger · Afraid for safety
- Danger from human child toxicity belief: Human child toxicity belief endangers someone
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Very strongWaternoose tries to seize Boo again1:33:17–1:34:52
Skip from 1:32:47 to about 1:35:07.
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He threatens to kidnap a thousand children and silence anyone in his way before being confronted.
Why it’s included
The checks behind these reasons
- Child in danger: Child in danger · Afraid for safety
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How this guide was made
This guide uses the film’s subtitles, cast list and plot summary to identify scenes that may scare or upset a child: when it happens, what happens, and how strong it is for ages 5–7 and 8–10.
These subtitles caption sounds as well as speech, so many sound-only moments are covered. A scare that is only shown can still be missed.
Times follow one subtitle release (Monsters Inc). Another edition or streaming version can run a little earlier or later.
Children under 5 are not rated. If you use the 5–7 marks for a younger child, expect some scenes to feel stronger.