A New Kind of Wilderness (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In a forest in Norway, a family lives an isolated lifestyle in an attempt to be wild and free, but a tragic event changes everything, and they are forced to adjust to modern society.
Rated 12A • 2024 • 1h 24m
A New Kind of Wilderness is a documentary that explores the profound emotional shift for a family living off the grid after a sudden, tragic loss. The film follows the Payne family as they navigate the difficult transition from a self-sufficient lifestyle to conventional society. Parents should be aware that the film deals with heavy themes of grief, death, and long-term consequences of trauma. While it lacks explicit sexual content or… Sign up for the full guide
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Is A New Kind of Wilderness appropriate for kids?
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Content severity in A New Kind of Wilderness
What happens in A New Kind of Wilderness, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:35 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in A New Kind of Wilderness
None. There is no sexual content or nudity depicted in this film.
Violence and gore in A New Kind of Wilderness
Minimal. One scene features an impulsive, brief physical altercation between the father and a motorist, which is handled without graphic detail or prolonged aggression.
Language in A New Kind of Wilderness
Mild. There is occasional use of non-aggressive colloquial profanity consistent with a documentary-style examination of stressful life events.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in A New Kind of Wilderness
None. There is no significant portrayal or glorification of substance use in the film.
Mature themes in A New Kind of Wilderness
Strong. The film centers on the aftermath of a family tragedy, focusing on the processing of grief, the challenges of single parenting, and the systemic difficulties of transitioning from an unconventional, isolated life to a modern environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A New Kind of Wilderness appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests A New Kind of Wilderness is best for ages 12+. It's rated 12A. A New Kind of Wilderness is a documentary that explores the profound emotional shift for a family living off the grid after a sudden, tragic loss. The film follows the Payne family as they navigate the difficult…
What age rating does A New Kind of Wilderness have?
A New Kind of Wilderness is officially rated 12A. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is A New Kind of Wilderness about?
A New Kind of Wilderness is a documentary that explores the profound emotional shift for a family living off the grid after a sudden, tragic loss. The film follows the Payne family as they navigate the difficult transition from a self-sufficient lifestyle to conventional society. Parents should be aware that the film…
Is there sex or nudity in A New Kind of Wilderness?
None. There is no sexual content or nudity depicted in this film.
How violent is A New Kind of Wilderness?
Minimal. One scene features an impulsive, brief physical altercation between the father and a motorist, which is handled without graphic detail or prolonged aggression.
Is the language in A New Kind of Wilderness appropriate for kids?
Mild. There is occasional use of non-aggressive colloquial profanity consistent with a documentary-style examination of stressful life events.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in A New Kind of Wilderness?
None. There is no significant portrayal or glorification of substance use in the film.
What mature themes appear in A New Kind of Wilderness?
Strong. The film centers on the aftermath of a family tragedy, focusing on the processing of grief, the challenges of single parenting, and the systemic difficulties of transitioning from an unconventional, isolated life to a modern environment.
How long is A New Kind of Wilderness?
A New Kind of Wilderness runs 84 minutes, directed by Silje Evensmo Jacobsen, released in 2024.
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