8v40 (2026) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A quirky, unlucky-in-love bachelor volunteers for a secret teleportation experiment, only to find himself transported across the world to the Philippines, where he accidentally disrupts the life of a woman he's been trying to woo online.
Rated NR • 2026 • 1h 40m
8v40 is an offbeat romantic-comedy about an unlucky bachelor (played by Magnus Dugdale) who volunteers for a secret teleportation experiment and suddenly appears in the Philippines, upending the life of the woman he’s been wooing online. The film is unrated but, per IMDb Parents Guide, contains mild physical comedy/scuffles, low-level profanity, and several scenes of characters drinking — there is no sexual content or graphic violence… Sign up for the full guide
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Is 8v40 appropriate for kids?
8v40 is an offbeat romantic-comedy about an unlucky bachelor (played by Magnus Dugdale) who volunteers for a secret teleportation experiment and suddenly appears in the Philippines, upending the life of the woman he’s been wooing online. The film is unrated but, per IMDb Parents… Read more — free account
Content severity in 8v40
What happens in 8v40, moment by moment
- 0:06 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:12 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:18 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
Sex and nudity in 8v40
None. IMDb Parents Guide and available materials list no sex scenes or nudity; the film’s romantic material is implied and handled off-screen.
Violence and gore in 8v40
Light, non-graphic physicality appears in a handful of scenes: a brief market scuffle, a street chase, and one accidental slip that causes a minor injury. There is no blood or gore and no sustained brutality — most incidents play for comedy or tension, not harm. Expect the roughest moments to be startled reactions, shoving, and a short pursuit through crowded streets.
Language in 8v40
Mild profanity and some raised voices pepper dialogue — words like 'damn' and sharp insults appear, but there is no sustained coarse language or multiple f‑words. The tone is more cranky or embarrassed than aggressively vulgar. IMDb’s Parents Guide characterizes profanity as minimal.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in 8v40
Some scenes show characters drinking alcohol in social settings (a bar and a celebratory gathering); people get tipsy but there is no illicit drug use and no smoking shown. Drinking is casual and not glamorized as a plot device, though it contributes to a few sloppy or emotional moments.
Mature themes in 8v40
Themes include teleportation and identity, online dating misrepresentation, cross‑cultural misunderstandings, and emotional consequences of deception. The protagonist’s experiment and sudden arrival create brief peril and disorientation, plus interpersonal conflict when the Filipino woman (the person he’d been wooing) confronts him. These are treated comedically or as relationship drama rather than heavy trauma; no graphic abuse or mature sexual exploitation is depicted.
Scary moments in 8v40
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for 8v40 yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 8v40 appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests 8v40 is best for ages 7+. It's rated NR. 8v40 is an offbeat romantic-comedy about an unlucky bachelor (played by Magnus Dugdale) who volunteers for a secret teleportation experiment and suddenly appears in the Philippines, upending the life of the woman he’s…
What age rating does 8v40 have?
8v40 is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is 8v40 about?
8v40 is an offbeat romantic-comedy about an unlucky bachelor (played by Magnus Dugdale) who volunteers for a secret teleportation experiment and suddenly appears in the Philippines, upending the life of the woman he’s been wooing online. The film is unrated but, per IMDb Parents Guide, contains mild physical…
Is there sex or nudity in 8v40?
None. IMDb Parents Guide and available materials list no sex scenes or nudity; the film’s romantic material is implied and handled off-screen.
How violent is 8v40?
Light, non-graphic physicality appears in a handful of scenes: a brief market scuffle, a street chase, and one accidental slip that causes a minor injury. There is no blood or gore and no sustained brutality — most incidents play for comedy or tension, not…
Is the language in 8v40 appropriate for kids?
Mild profanity and some raised voices pepper dialogue — words like 'damn' and sharp insults appear, but there is no sustained coarse language or multiple f‑words. The tone is more cranky or embarrassed than aggressively vulgar. IMDb’s Parents Guide…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in 8v40?
Some scenes show characters drinking alcohol in social settings (a bar and a celebratory gathering); people get tipsy but there is no illicit drug use and no smoking shown. Drinking is casual and not glamorized as a plot device, though it contributes to a few…
What mature themes appear in 8v40?
Themes include teleportation and identity, online dating misrepresentation, cross‑cultural misunderstandings, and emotional consequences of deception. The protagonist’s experiment and sudden arrival create brief peril and disorientation, plus interpersonal…
How long is 8v40?
8v40 runs 100 minutes, directed by David John Jeffery, released in 2026.
Where can I read the full 8v40 parent guide?
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