A Whisker Away (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A peculiar girl transforms into a cat to catch her crush's attention. But before she realizes it, the line between human and animal starts to blur.
Rated PG • 2020 • 1h 44m
A Whisker Away follows 14-year-old Miyo Sasaki as she uses a magical mask to transform into a cat to get closer to her crush, Kento. As Miyo spends more time in her feline form, she begins to lose her connection to her human identity, leading to a journey into a supernatural world. Parents should be aware of moderate social and emotional themes, mild suggestive imagery involving teenage characters, and fleeting moments of peril. The… Sign up for the full guide
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Is A Whisker Away appropriate for kids?
A Whisker Away follows 14-year-old Miyo Sasaki as she uses a magical mask to transform into a cat to get closer to her crush, Kento. As Miyo spends more time in her feline form, she begins to lose her connection to her human identity, leading to a journey into a supernatural… Read more — free account
Content severity in A Whisker Away
What happens in A Whisker Away, moment by moment
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:40 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:45 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in A Whisker Away
The film contains several moments of suggestive imagery and mild innuendo. Characters are occasionally framed in ways that emphasize physical appearance, and some sequences include awkward, playful physical contact between teens. These elements are largely handled with a light, comic tone.
Violence and gore in A Whisker Away
Violence is infrequent and very mild. There is a scene where the protagonist jumps from a school building to defend a peer, resulting in a minor injury, and some stylized confrontations in the cat world that involve magical struggle rather than physical harm.
Language in A Whisker Away
Language is very mild. There are occasional outbursts of annoyance or frustration between students, but nothing approaching pervasive or strong profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in A Whisker Away
There are brief, passing depictions of adult characters smoking cigarettes and one instance of an anthropomorphized character drinking sake, which serves as a minor visual detail.
Mature themes in A Whisker Away
The story deals with emotional themes including broken family dynamics, feelings of abandonment, and the internal struggle to express one's identity. These topics are treated with sincerity but may be emotionally heavy for sensitive viewers.
Scary moments in A Whisker Away
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for A Whisker Away 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 A Whisker Away appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests A Whisker Away is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. A Whisker Away follows 14-year-old Miyo Sasaki as she uses a magical mask to transform into a cat to get closer to her crush, Kento. As Miyo spends more time in her feline form, she begins to lose her connection to her…
What age rating does A Whisker Away have?
A Whisker Away is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is A Whisker Away about?
A Whisker Away follows 14-year-old Miyo Sasaki as she uses a magical mask to transform into a cat to get closer to her crush, Kento. As Miyo spends more time in her feline form, she begins to lose her connection to her human identity, leading to a journey into a supernatural world. Parents should be aware of moderate…
Is there sex or nudity in A Whisker Away?
The film contains several moments of suggestive imagery and mild innuendo. Characters are occasionally framed in ways that emphasize physical appearance, and some sequences include awkward, playful physical contact between teens. These elements are largely…
How violent is A Whisker Away?
Violence is infrequent and very mild. There is a scene where the protagonist jumps from a school building to defend a peer, resulting in a minor injury, and some stylized confrontations in the cat world that involve magical struggle rather than physical harm.
Is the language in A Whisker Away appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild. There are occasional outbursts of annoyance or frustration between students, but nothing approaching pervasive or strong profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in A Whisker Away?
There are brief, passing depictions of adult characters smoking cigarettes and one instance of an anthropomorphized character drinking sake, which serves as a minor visual detail.
What mature themes appear in A Whisker Away?
The story deals with emotional themes including broken family dynamics, feelings of abandonment, and the internal struggle to express one's identity. These topics are treated with sincerity but may be emotionally heavy for sensitive viewers.
How long is A Whisker Away?
A Whisker Away runs 104 minutes, directed by Tomotaka Shibayama, Junichi Sato, released in 2020.
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