5 Centimeters per Second (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Three moments in Takaki's life: his relationship with Akari and their forced separation; his friendship with Kanae, who is secretly in love with him; the demands and disappointments of adulthood, an unhappy life in a cold city.
Rated PG • 2007 • 1h 3m
5 Centimeters per Second is a melancholic animated drama that explores the drift between childhood sweethearts Takaki and Akari. The film is rated PG for thematic elements related to heartbreak, loneliness, and the realization that childhood bonds often fade with time. It contains no significant violence, sexual content, or substance use, but its emotional weight and mature focus on adult dissatisfaction may be better suited for older… Sign up for the full guide
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Is 5 Centimeters per Second appropriate for kids?
5 Centimeters per Second is a melancholic animated drama that explores the drift between childhood sweethearts Takaki and Akari. The film is rated PG for thematic elements related to heartbreak, loneliness, and the realization that childhood bonds often fade with time. It… Read more — free account
Content severity in 5 Centimeters per Second
What happens in 5 Centimeters per Second, moment by moment
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:22 💬 Language 1/10
- 0:38 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in 5 Centimeters per Second
There is no sexual content in this film.
Violence and gore in 5 Centimeters per Second
Violence is absent from this film.
Language in 5 Centimeters per Second
Language is limited to occasional, mild exclamations that are common in casual Japanese dialogue, consistent with a very mild rating.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in 5 Centimeters per Second
There are brief, passing shots of adults smoking cigarettes in social settings and office environments, but it is not a focus of the story.
Mature themes in 5 Centimeters per Second
The film deals with mature emotional themes including social anxiety, long-term romantic longing, the pain of growing apart, and the emptiness of adult life. It captures the specific sadness of unrequited love and the loss of youthful innocence as the characters navigate their separate paths.
Scary moments in 5 Centimeters per Second
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 5 Centimeters per Second appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests 5 Centimeters per Second is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. 5 Centimeters per Second is a melancholic animated drama that explores the drift between childhood sweethearts Takaki and Akari. The film is rated PG for thematic elements related to heartbreak, loneliness, and the…
What age rating does 5 Centimeters per Second have?
5 Centimeters per Second is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is 5 Centimeters per Second about?
5 Centimeters per Second is a melancholic animated drama that explores the drift between childhood sweethearts Takaki and Akari. The film is rated PG for thematic elements related to heartbreak, loneliness, and the realization that childhood bonds often fade with time. It contains no significant violence, sexual…
Is there sex or nudity in 5 Centimeters per Second?
There is no sexual content in this film.
How violent is 5 Centimeters per Second?
Violence is absent from this film.
Is the language in 5 Centimeters per Second appropriate for kids?
Language is limited to occasional, mild exclamations that are common in casual Japanese dialogue, consistent with a very mild rating.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in 5 Centimeters per Second?
There are brief, passing shots of adults smoking cigarettes in social settings and office environments, but it is not a focus of the story.
What mature themes appear in 5 Centimeters per Second?
The film deals with mature emotional themes including social anxiety, long-term romantic longing, the pain of growing apart, and the emptiness of adult life. It captures the specific sadness of unrequited love and the loss of youthful innocence as the…
How long is 5 Centimeters per Second?
5 Centimeters per Second runs 63 minutes, directed by Makoto Shinkai, released in 2007.
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