Lulu Is a Rhinoceros (2025)

Release date: 2025-05-29 Recommended age: 4+ IMDb 4.9
Lulu Is a Rhinoceros

Parent Guide

Gentle animated film about self-acceptance and friendship suitable for young children.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
None

No violence or perilous situations present.

Scary / disturbing
None

No scary or disturbing content.

Language
None

No inappropriate language.

Sexual content & nudity
None

No sexual content or nudity.

Substance use
None

No substance use depicted.

Emotional intensity
Mild

Mild emotional moments related to self-discovery and acceptance.

Parent tips

This TV-Y rated animation is designed for young audiences with themes of self-acceptance and friendship. The content is age-appropriate with no concerning elements, making it suitable for family viewing. Parents can expect positive messages about individuality and kindness throughout the story.

Parent chat guide

After watching, discuss how Lulu stays true to herself despite what others might think. Talk about what it means to be a good friend and how we can support people who are different from us. You might also explore how imagination helps us understand ourselves and the world around us.

Parent follow-up questions

  • What was your favorite part about Lulu?
  • How did Lulu's friends help her?
  • What makes someone a good friend?
  • What animal would you like to be and why?
  • How did Lulu feel when she was being herself?
  • Why do you think Lulu believed she was a rhinoceros?
  • How did the other characters react to Lulu being different?
  • What did you learn about accepting people for who they are?
  • How can we support friends who feel different?
  • What does it mean to be true to yourself?
  • What does this story teach us about identity and self-perception?
  • How does the film handle the theme of being different from others?
  • What real-life situations might relate to Lulu's experience?
  • How do our imaginations shape how we see ourselves?
  • What makes someone's identity important to respect?
  • How does the film use metaphor to explore identity formation?
  • What commentary does the story make about societal expectations versus personal truth?
  • How might different audiences interpret Lulu's journey differently?
  • What does the film suggest about the relationship between imagination and identity?
  • How does this animated approach make complex themes accessible to younger viewers?

Movie details

  • Genres: Animation, Family
  • Director: Angela Stempel
  • Main cast: Auliʻi Cravalho, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Paul Rust, Dulé Hill, Alex Newell
  • Country / region: United States of America
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2025-05-29

Story overview

Lulu Is a Rhinoceros is an animated family film about a character named Lulu who identifies as a rhinoceros despite external appearances. The story follows Lulu's journey of self-discovery and acceptance in a colorful, imaginative world. Through gentle adventures and friendships, the film explores themes of identity, belonging, and embracing one's true self.

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