Adrift (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Adrift is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Adrift follows the harrowing true story of Tami Oldham and her fiancé Richard Sharp as they battle for survival in the Pacific Ocean after a catastrophic hurricane destroys their boat. The film's PG-13 rating reflects…

Adrift is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Adrift follows the harrowing true story of Tami Oldham and her fiancé Richard Sharp as they battle for survival in the Pacific Ocean after a catastrophic hurricane destroys their boat. The film's PG-13 rating reflects intense survival themes, graphic depictions of injury, and emotional trauma regarding death. Parents…

There is brief, non-graphic partial nudity where a character is seen topless from behind or with partial breast visibility. Sexual activity is implied but remains off-screen or stopped at the request of the character.

The film features moderate, realistic depictions of injuries, including a scene showing a character with a severe shin laceration where the bone is visible. Tami is shown with head wounds and visible blood following the storm.

Occasional use of mild profanity, including one use of the 'f-word' and scattered instances of 's--t' and 'h-ll.'

There is brief, minor drug use involving the smoking of a joint. Characters are seen consuming alcohol, though never to an excessive or problematic degree.

The film deals with heavy, mature themes including grief, the death of loved ones, suicide (discussed as a past event), and the psychological breakdown of being stranded alone for weeks.

Adrift runs 96 minutes, directed by Baltasar Kormákur, released in 2018.

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