Arco (2025)
Parent Guide
A gentle animated adventure about friendship across time with mild peril and positive messages.
Content breakdown
Arco's crash landing involves some tension and visual effects of falling, but no injuries are shown. Some flight sequences have moments of instability that might be slightly intense for very young viewers.
The initial crash scene and being lost in an unfamiliar time might be momentarily unsettling for sensitive children, but the tone remains hopeful throughout.
No offensive or inappropriate language is present in the film.
No sexual content or nudity.
No depiction of substance use.
Mild emotional moments related to being separated from home and the challenges of returning, balanced with friendship and teamwork themes.
Parent tips
This animated adventure is suitable for most children, featuring mild peril during Arco's crash and flight sequences. The themes of friendship, problem-solving, and adapting to new environments are positive, but younger viewers might need reassurance during tense moments. The time-travel concept is presented simply, making it accessible for elementary-aged kids.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
- What was your favorite color in Arco's rainbow suit?
- Did you like when Iris helped Arco?
- How did Arco feel when he fell?
- Why do you think Arco had trouble flying at first?
- How would you help someone who was lost like Arco?
- What was the bravest thing Iris did?
- What challenges did Arco face being in a different time period?
- How did the future technology differ from 2075?
- What does this story teach us about adapting to new situations?
- How does the film use time travel to explore themes of connection?
- What commentary might the film be making about technological progress?
- How do Arco and Iris represent different approaches to problem-solving?
Story overview
Arco, a ten-year-old boy from the far future, embarks on his first flight in a rainbow suit but loses control and crashes into the year 2075. There, he meets Iris, a girl his age who witnesses his fall and rescues him. Together, they navigate this unfamiliar time period as Iris tries everything she can to help Arco return to his own era, leading to an adventure that bridges past and future.
Where to watch
Streaming availability has not been announced yet. This often happens when a movie is still in theaters or recently finished its theatrical run.