9 (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When 9 first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Despite being the neophyte of the group, 9 convinces the others that hiding will do them no good.
Rated PG-13 • 2009 • 1h 19m
This animated film earns its PG-13 rating with a dark, post-apocalyptic tone and surprisingly intense content that is not suitable for younger children. The story follows a ragdoll-like creature named 9 who navigates a world where humanity is extinct and monstrous machines hunt the last remnants of life. Parents should be aware of frequent, suspenseful scenes of violence between robotic creatures, including stabbings, explosions, and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is 9 appropriate for kids?
This animated film earns its PG-13 rating with a dark, post-apocalyptic tone and surprisingly intense content that is not suitable for younger children. The story follows a ragdoll-like creature named 9 who navigates a world where humanity is extinct and monstrous machines hunt… Read more — free account
Content severity in 9
What happens in 9, moment by moment
- 0:02 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:10 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in 9
None. This film is entirely free of sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.
Violence and gore in 9
Moderate to strong. Though it contains no blood or gore as all characters are robots and stitched dolls, the film is filled with intense action and violence. Creatures are stabbed, impaled, beheaded, and destroyed in explosions. Monster designs are frightening, particularly the skeletal Cat Beast and venomous Seamstress, which lead to several jump scares and chase sequences. The action is constant and often perilous for the main characters.
Language in 9
None. No profanity is used in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in 9
Very mild and symbolic. In one brief scene, the character 8 holds a magnet to his head and groans with pleasure. This is briefly implied to be a way of getting 'high' or achieving a sensation, but it is not overt and is played for comedic effect. No other substance use is present.
Mature themes in 9
Strong and pervasive. The film is set in a bleak, post-apocalyptic world with visible human skeletons at the start. The central recurring theme is death and the loss of life, depicted as a machine violently sucking the souls out of the stitchpunk characters. This happens to multiple main characters on screen in a disturbing fashion, with their bodies left limp and lifeless. Themes of sacrifice, war, genocide, and the morality of creating artificial intelligence are central to the plot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 9 appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests 9 is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This animated film earns its PG-13 rating with a dark, post-apocalyptic tone and surprisingly intense content that is not suitable for younger children. The story follows a ragdoll-like creature named 9 who navigates a…
What age rating does 9 have?
9 is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is 9 about?
This animated film earns its PG-13 rating with a dark, post-apocalyptic tone and surprisingly intense content that is not suitable for younger children. The story follows a ragdoll-like creature named 9 who navigates a world where humanity is extinct and monstrous machines hunt the last remnants of life. Parents…
Is there sex or nudity in 9?
None. This film is entirely free of sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.
How violent is 9?
Moderate to strong. Though it contains no blood or gore as all characters are robots and stitched dolls, the film is filled with intense action and violence. Creatures are stabbed, impaled, beheaded, and destroyed in explosions. Monster designs are…
Is the language in 9 appropriate for kids?
None. No profanity is used in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in 9?
Very mild and symbolic. In one brief scene, the character 8 holds a magnet to his head and groans with pleasure. This is briefly implied to be a way of getting 'high' or achieving a sensation, but it is not overt and is played for comedic effect. No other…
What mature themes appear in 9?
Strong and pervasive. The film is set in a bleak, post-apocalyptic world with visible human skeletons at the start. The central recurring theme is death and the loss of life, depicted as a machine violently sucking the souls out of the stitchpunk characters…
How long is 9?
9 runs 79 minutes, directed by Shane Acker, released in 2009.
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