500 Miles (2026) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A broken family is forced to come together when 16-year-old Finn and his livewire younger brother Charlie run away from trouble at home in England to reach their estranged grandfather on Ireland’s stunning and wild west coast.
Rated 12A • 2026 • 1h 42m
The road-trip drama *500 Miles* charts the journey of two brothers, 16-year-old Finn and his younger sibling Charlie, as they run away from home to find their estranged grandfather in Ireland. The film's UK/Ireland 12A rating is due to mature themes of family strife and abandonment, some moderate profanity, and scenes of teen peril. It also contains brief alcohol use and a couple of mild romantic scenes involving kissing. Due to the… Sign up for the full guide
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Is 500 Miles appropriate for kids?
The road-trip drama *500 Miles* charts the journey of two brothers, 16-year-old Finn and his younger sibling Charlie, as they run away from home to find their estranged grandfather in Ireland. The film's UK/Ireland 12A rating is due to mature themes of family strife and… Read more — free account
Content severity in 500 Miles
What happens in 500 Miles, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:18 💬 Language 4/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in 500 Miles
Contains a couple of mild romantic moments appropriate for a teen-focused story. A brief scene shows two teens kissing. There is some light flirtation in another scene. No nudity or explicit content is present.
Violence and gore in 500 Miles
Violence is infrequent and not graphic. There is a brief scuffle where a character is pushed and punches are thrown, but no one is seriously injured. Another scene involves an intense verbal argument that becomes physically intimidating. Characters are shown in moments of mild peril during their journey.
Language in 500 Miles
Language includes occasional use of moderate profanity like 'hell,' 'damn,' and 'ass.' The British/Irish equivalent 'arse' is also used. There is a single, emotionally charged use of 'f--k'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in 500 Miles
There are a few scenes of adults drinking beer and other alcoholic beverages socially in pubs and homes. In one scene, a teenager is briefly shown holding a beer but doesn't appear to drink much. There is no depiction of drug use.
Mature themes in 500 Miles
The central themes are mature and emotionally complex, dealing with a 'broken family,' parental neglect, and estrangement. The film explores the consequences of running away and the emotional distress it causes. Scenes of intense family arguments and discussions about a character's past alcoholism are present.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 500 Miles appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests 500 Miles is best for ages 13+. It's rated 12A. The road-trip drama *500 Miles* charts the journey of two brothers, 16-year-old Finn and his younger sibling Charlie, as they run away from home to find their estranged grandfather in Ireland. The film's UK/Ireland 12A…
What age rating does 500 Miles have?
500 Miles is officially rated 12A. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is 500 Miles about?
The road-trip drama *500 Miles* charts the journey of two brothers, 16-year-old Finn and his younger sibling Charlie, as they run away from home to find their estranged grandfather in Ireland. The film's UK/Ireland 12A rating is due to mature themes of family strife and abandonment, some moderate profanity, and scenes…
Is there sex or nudity in 500 Miles?
Contains a couple of mild romantic moments appropriate for a teen-focused story. A brief scene shows two teens kissing. There is some light flirtation in another scene. No nudity or explicit content is present.
How violent is 500 Miles?
Violence is infrequent and not graphic. There is a brief scuffle where a character is pushed and punches are thrown, but no one is seriously injured. Another scene involves an intense verbal argument that becomes physically intimidating. Characters are shown…
Is the language in 500 Miles appropriate for kids?
Language includes occasional use of moderate profanity like 'hell,' 'damn,' and 'ass.' The British/Irish equivalent 'arse' is also used. There is a single, emotionally charged use of 'f--k'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in 500 Miles?
There are a few scenes of adults drinking beer and other alcoholic beverages socially in pubs and homes. In one scene, a teenager is briefly shown holding a beer but doesn't appear to drink much. There is no depiction of drug use.
What mature themes appear in 500 Miles?
The central themes are mature and emotionally complex, dealing with a 'broken family,' parental neglect, and estrangement. The film explores the consequences of running away and the emotional distress it causes. Scenes of intense family arguments and…
How long is 500 Miles?
500 Miles runs 102 minutes, directed by Morgan Matthews, released in 2026.
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