Arco (2025) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Ten-year-old Arco lives in a far future. During his first flight in his rainbow suit, he loses control and falls into the past. Iris, a girl his age from 2075, comes to his rescue and tries by any means to help send him back to his own era.
Rated PG • 2025 • 1h 29m
Arco is a visually vibrant science-fantasy film about a boy from the year 2932 who accidentally time-travels to the near future and bonds with a girl named Iris. The film is rated PG primarily for mild action, environmental peril, and moments of emotional weight involving separation and loss. While the tone is whimsical and imaginative, parents should be aware of scenes depicting wildfires, a robot's mechanical breakdown, and minor… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Arco appropriate for kids?
Arco is a visually vibrant science-fantasy film about a boy from the year 2932 who accidentally time-travels to the near future and bonds with a girl named Iris. The film is rated PG primarily for mild action, environmental peril, and moments of emotional weight involving… Read more — free account
Content severity in Arco
What happens in Arco, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:35 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in Arco
The film contains no sexual content; a brief scene shows the children briefly washing, but it is entirely non-sexual and focuses on their circumstances.
Violence and gore in Arco
Violence is mild and consists mostly of action-related peril, such as a character falling and sustaining a minor head injury with a small amount of blood shown. No realistic combat or malicious aggression occurs.
Language in Arco
There is no profanity in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Arco
There is no substance use or reference to substances.
Mature themes in Arco
The film deals with mature emotional concepts including the long-term separation of a child from his family, the abandonment of Earth, and the death of a beloved robotic caretaker. These themes are handled with compassion but may be sad for sensitive viewers.
Scary moments in Arco
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Arco 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 Arco appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Arco is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. Arco is a visually vibrant science-fantasy film about a boy from the year 2932 who accidentally time-travels to the near future and bonds with a girl named Iris. The film is rated PG primarily for mild action…
What age rating does Arco have?
Arco is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Arco about?
Arco is a visually vibrant science-fantasy film about a boy from the year 2932 who accidentally time-travels to the near future and bonds with a girl named Iris. The film is rated PG primarily for mild action, environmental peril, and moments of emotional weight involving separation and loss. While the tone is…
Is there sex or nudity in Arco?
The film contains no sexual content; a brief scene shows the children briefly washing, but it is entirely non-sexual and focuses on their circumstances.
How violent is Arco?
Violence is mild and consists mostly of action-related peril, such as a character falling and sustaining a minor head injury with a small amount of blood shown. No realistic combat or malicious aggression occurs.
Is the language in Arco appropriate for kids?
There is no profanity in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Arco?
There is no substance use or reference to substances.
What mature themes appear in Arco?
The film deals with mature emotional concepts including the long-term separation of a child from his family, the abandonment of Earth, and the death of a beloved robotic caretaker. These themes are handled with compassion but may be sad for sensitive viewers.
How long is Arco?
Arco runs 89 minutes, directed by Ugo Bienvenu, released in 2025.
Where can I read the full Arco parent guide?
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