Jojo Rabbit (2019)
Kernel Score: 88% · 10,239 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, War, Drama
Released: 2019-10-18
Runtime: 108 minutes
Is Jojo Rabbit worth watching?
Must-watch. A wartime comedy about a boy in the Hitler Youth that manages to be funny and heartbreaking in the same scene. The comedy is bold, the cast is excellent and the ending lands.
Watch it if you
- like comedy that goes to dark places
- enjoy offbeat humour from Taika Waititi
- want a war film seen through a child's eyes
Skip it if you
- are uncomfortable with jokes about Nazis
- want a serious, realistic war drama
Best for: Date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Jojo Rabbit
- Stream: Fubo, YouTube TV, FXNow
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Jojo, a lonely German boy during World War II has his world shaken when he learns that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. Influenced by a buffoonish imaginary version of Adolf Hitler, he begins to question his beliefs and confront the conflict between propaganda and his own humanity.
Jojo Rabbit parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Jojo Rabbit is a PG-13 satirical WWII comedy-drama about a Hitler Youth boy who learns his mother is hiding a Jewish girl.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — PG-13 WWII satire includes wartime violence, Nazi persecution themes, and difficult emotional content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Jojo Rabbit
If you liked Jojo Rabbit, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Life Is Beautiful (1997) — 93%: Humour and tragedy mixed in a story set in the Second World War
- The Book Thief (2013) — 85%: A child's view of life in wartime Germany
- Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) — 86%: Another Waititi comedy with a lonely boy at its centre
- What We Do in the Shadows (2014) — 87%: Waititi's deadpan vampire comedy
- Empire of the Sun (1987) — 85%: A boy's experience of the war, seen through young eyes
- Au Revoir les Enfants (1987) — 87%: A quiet, moving school story set in occupied France
Director
Cast
- Roman Griffin Davis as Jojo
- Thomasin McKenzie as Elsa
- Scarlett Johansson as Rosie
- Taika Waititi as Adolf
- Sam Rockwell as Captain Klenzendorf
- Rebel Wilson as Fraulein Rahm
- Alfie Allen as Finkel
- Stephen Merchant as Deertz
- Archie Yates as Yorki
- Luke Brandon Field as Christoph
Jojo Rabbit FAQ
Is Jojo Rabbit worth watching?
Must-watch. A wartime comedy about a boy in the Hitler Youth that manages to be funny and heartbreaking in the same scene. The comedy is bold, the cast is excellent and the ending lands.
Where can I watch Jojo Rabbit?
In the US you can stream Jojo Rabbit on Fubo, YouTube TV and FXNow and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Jojo Rabbit OK for kids?
Jojo Rabbit is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Jojo Rabbit is a PG-13 satirical WWII comedy-drama about a Hitler Youth boy who learns his mother is hiding a Jewish girl.
What movies are like Jojo Rabbit?
If you liked Jojo Rabbit, try Life Is Beautiful, The Book Thief, Hunt for the Wilderpeople and What We Do in the Shadows.