Bambi
This hand-drawn Disney classic follows a young deer growing up in the forest, full of warmth, gentle humor, and breathtaking nature animation. It also carries some genuinely heavy emotional moments, including the off-screen death of Bambi's mother, a threatening forest fire, and scary hunting scenes, which make it more intense than many parents remember.
A lovely watch for most children 5 and up, ideally with a grown-up nearby for the sad and scary stretches.
If you’d rather skip
Bambi's mother is shot off-screen; Bambi searches for her in the snow and his father tells him she is gone. This is the film's most emotionally intense moment and may deeply upset younger or sensitive children.
A gun is fired suddenly, downing a bird in the meadow; the shot is abrupt and may startle young viewers.
A pack of hunting dogs with glowing eyes and sharp teeth chase Faline; the sequence is fast-paced and threatening.