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A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

As New York City is invaded by alien creatures who hunt by sound, a woman named Sam fights to survive with her cat.

Rated PG-13 • 2024 • 1h 40m

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A Quiet Place: Day One is a suspenseful prequel set during the initial alien invasion of New York City, following a terminally ill woman named Sam and her cat, Frodo, as they navigate a silent landscape. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily through sustained, intense terror, depictions of mass panic, and stylized violent encounters with predatory creatures. Parents should be aware of frequent scenes of people being attacked and… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita Nyong'o
Joseph Quinn
Joseph Quinn
Alex Wolff
Alex Wolff
Djimon Hounsou
Djimon Hounsou
Eliane Umuhire
Eliane Umuhire
Takunda Khumalo
Takunda Khumalo
Alfie Todd
Alfie Todd
Avy-Berry Worrall
Avy-Berry Worrall
Ronnie Le Drew
Ronnie Le Drew
Benjamin Wong
Benjamin Wong
Michael Roberts
Michael Roberts
GF
Gavin Fleming
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Is A Quiet Place: Day One appropriate for kids?

A Quiet Place: Day One is a suspenseful prequel set during the initial alien invasion of New York City, following a terminally ill woman named Sam and her cat, Frodo, as they navigate a silent landscape. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily through sustained, intense… Read more — free account

Content severity in A Quiet Place: Day One

Sex None 0/10
Violence Strong 6/10
Language Moderate 3/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in A Quiet Place: Day One, moment by moment

  1. 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
  2. 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
  3. 0:25 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
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Sex and nudity in A Quiet Place: Day One

There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.

Violence and gore in A Quiet Place: Day One

The film features moderate, frequent violence, including alien creatures attacking civilians and soldiers. Scenes include people being tossed around, explosions causing casualties, and individuals being killed by creatures, often depicted with bloody imagery. One character accidentally kills another to prevent them from making noise.

Language in A Quiet Place: Day One

Profanity is mild, consisting primarily of occasional uses of words like 'f--k' and 's--t' within the context of high-stress situations.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in A Quiet Place: Day One

There are brief, non-glorified depictions of alcohol consumption and the use of medical fentanyl for pain management by a terminally ill character.

Mature themes in A Quiet Place: Day One

The story centers on terminal illness, end-of-life choices, grief, and the intense anxiety of surviving a sudden global catastrophe. Characters experience significant trauma and loss throughout the narrative.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is A Quiet Place: Day One appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests A Quiet Place: Day One is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. A Quiet Place: Day One is a suspenseful prequel set during the initial alien invasion of New York City, following a terminally ill woman named Sam and her cat, Frodo, as they navigate a silent landscape. The film earns…

What age rating does A Quiet Place: Day One have?

A Quiet Place: Day One is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is A Quiet Place: Day One about?

A Quiet Place: Day One is a suspenseful prequel set during the initial alien invasion of New York City, following a terminally ill woman named Sam and her cat, Frodo, as they navigate a silent landscape. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily through sustained, intense terror, depictions of mass panic, and stylized…

Is there sex or nudity in A Quiet Place: Day One?

There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.

How violent is A Quiet Place: Day One?

The film features moderate, frequent violence, including alien creatures attacking civilians and soldiers. Scenes include people being tossed around, explosions causing casualties, and individuals being killed by creatures, often depicted with bloody imagery…

Is the language in A Quiet Place: Day One appropriate for kids?

Profanity is mild, consisting primarily of occasional uses of words like 'f--k' and 's--t' within the context of high-stress situations.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in A Quiet Place: Day One?

There are brief, non-glorified depictions of alcohol consumption and the use of medical fentanyl for pain management by a terminally ill character.

What mature themes appear in A Quiet Place: Day One?

The story centers on terminal illness, end-of-life choices, grief, and the intense anxiety of surviving a sudden global catastrophe. Characters experience significant trauma and loss throughout the narrative.

How long is A Quiet Place: Day One?

A Quiet Place: Day One runs 100 minutes, directed by Michael Sarnoski, released in 2024.

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