The gunshot booms in the background during the opening credits can be a little frightening to younger viewers
In one sequence after Tod jumps off the rock as he faces Copper, both animals make menacing expressions. The front view of their faces (with fangs and visible teeth gums) might intimidate some audiences.
Tod's and Copper's realistic looking angry expressions in the climax can be considered scary to some viewers.
Some scenes involving both the hunter Amos Slade and Tod can be frightening to younger viewers.
The bear fight scene may be a bit too suspenseful for young children.