49 Up (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
49 Up is the seventh film in a series of landmark documentaries that began 42 years ago when UK-based Granada's World in Action team, inspired by the Jesuit maxim "Give me the child until he is seven and I will give you the man," interviewed a diverse group of seven-year-old children from all over England, asking them about their lives and their dreams for the future. Michael Apted, a researcher for the original film, has returned to interview the "children" every seven years since, at ages 14, 21, 28, 35, 42 and now again at age… Sign up for the full guide
Rated NR • 2006 • 2h 15m
This seventh installment in the landmark "Up" documentary series continues to follow its participants, now aged 49, as they navigate middle age. The film is unrated because it is a documentary, but its content is equivalent to a PG or PG-13 rating due to its mature and complex thematic material. Parents should be aware of frank discussions about real-life hardships, including mental illness, homelessness, divorce, career… Sign up for the full guide
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Is 49 Up appropriate for kids?
This seventh installment in the landmark "Up" documentary series continues to follow its participants, now aged 49, as they navigate middle age. The film is unrated because it is a documentary, but its content is equivalent to a PG or PG-13 rating due to its mature and complex… Read more — free account
Content severity in 49 Up
What happens in 49 Up, moment by moment
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:25 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:32 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in 49 Up
None. Marriage, divorce, and relationships are discussed, but there is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.
Violence and gore in 49 Up
None. This is a documentary consisting entirely of interviews and footage of daily life. There is no violence.
Language in 49 Up
None. There is no profanity reported in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in 49 Up
Substance use is mild and incidental. Adults are occasionally shown smoking cigarettes or having an alcoholic beverage (like beer in a pub) in social situations, which is true to life but not a focus.
Mature themes in 49 Up
Thematic content is the core of the film and can be emotionally intense. It includes frank discussions of mental health struggles, past homelessness, the death of parents and resultant grief, divorce, and career dissatisfaction. The British class system and its lifelong impact on the participants is a recurring and central theme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 49 Up appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests 49 Up is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. This seventh installment in the landmark "Up" documentary series continues to follow its participants, now aged 49, as they navigate middle age. The film is unrated because it is a documentary, but its content is…
What age rating does 49 Up have?
49 Up is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is 49 Up about?
This seventh installment in the landmark "Up" documentary series continues to follow its participants, now aged 49, as they navigate middle age. The film is unrated because it is a documentary, but its content is equivalent to a PG or PG-13 rating due to its mature and complex thematic material. Parents should be…
Is there sex or nudity in 49 Up?
None. Marriage, divorce, and relationships are discussed, but there is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.
How violent is 49 Up?
None. This is a documentary consisting entirely of interviews and footage of daily life. There is no violence.
Is the language in 49 Up appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity reported in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in 49 Up?
Substance use is mild and incidental. Adults are occasionally shown smoking cigarettes or having an alcoholic beverage (like beer in a pub) in social situations, which is true to life but not a focus.
What mature themes appear in 49 Up?
Thematic content is the core of the film and can be emotionally intense. It includes frank discussions of mental health struggles, past homelessness, the death of parents and resultant grief, divorce, and career dissatisfaction. The British class system and…
How long is 49 Up?
49 Up runs 135 minutes, directed by Michael Apted, released in 2006.
Where can I read the full 49 Up parent guide?
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