Artemis Fowl (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Artemis Fowl is a 12-year-old genius and descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds. He soon finds himself in an epic battle against a race of powerful underground fairies who may be behind his father's disappearance.
Rated PG • 2020 • 1h 34m
This film adaptation of the popular children's book series earns its PG rating for sustained fantasy action, peril, and some rude humor. The plot follows 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl as he battles a civilization of fairies to rescue his kidnapped father. Parents should be aware of several intense action sequences, including a giant troll attacking a wedding party and later rampaging through a house. The most intense moment involves… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Artemis Fowl appropriate for kids?
This film adaptation of the popular children's book series earns its PG rating for sustained fantasy action, peril, and some rude humor. The plot follows 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl as he battles a civilization of fairies to rescue his kidnapped father. Parents should be… Read more — free account
Content severity in Artemis Fowl
What happens in Artemis Fowl, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:21 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:30 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in Artemis Fowl
The film contains no sexual content, nudity, or romantic innuendo of any kind. As a family-focused fantasy adventure, it avoids adult themes or mature relationships. The interactions between characters remain strictly professional or platonic throughout the story.
Violence and gore in Artemis Fowl
Violence is fantastical and moderate, but frequent. It includes laser gun fights, explosions, and magical combat. A large troll attacks a wedding party, throwing people and causing destruction. Later, a troll rampages through a house, leading to a fight where a main character, Dom, is thrown against a chandelier and suffers a seemingly fatal injury before being revived. The violence is bloodless and stylized, typical of a Disney action film.
Language in Artemis Fowl
Profanity is not present. In one instance, a character exclaims "four-leaf clover!" as a clear and humorous substitute for an expletive, which is the sole instance of anything resembling foul language.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Artemis Fowl
There is a complete absence of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs in this production. Characters do not consume adult substances, and there are no scenes set in environments like bars or clubs. The film's focus remains entirely on magical elements rather than real-world substances.
Mature themes in Artemis Fowl
The central theme is family peril; Artemis is motivated by his father's kidnapping and is repeatedly shown a video of his father in captivity. A major character is grievously injured and appears to die on screen, which may be upsetting for younger viewers, though he is quickly revived by magic. Themes of betrayal, loss of a parent, and a child being placed in adult situations are also present.
Scary moments in Artemis Fowl
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Artemis Fowl 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 Artemis Fowl appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Artemis Fowl is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. This film adaptation of the popular children's book series earns its PG rating for sustained fantasy action, peril, and some rude humor. The plot follows 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl as he battles a civilization of…
What age rating does Artemis Fowl have?
Artemis Fowl is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Artemis Fowl about?
This film adaptation of the popular children's book series earns its PG rating for sustained fantasy action, peril, and some rude humor. The plot follows 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl as he battles a civilization of fairies to rescue his kidnapped father. Parents should be aware of several intense action sequences…
Is there sex or nudity in Artemis Fowl?
The film contains no sexual content, nudity, or romantic innuendo of any kind. As a family-focused fantasy adventure, it avoids adult themes or mature relationships. The interactions between characters remain strictly professional or platonic throughout the…
How violent is Artemis Fowl?
Violence is fantastical and moderate, but frequent. It includes laser gun fights, explosions, and magical combat. A large troll attacks a wedding party, throwing people and causing destruction. Later, a troll rampages through a house, leading to a fight where…
Is the language in Artemis Fowl appropriate for kids?
Profanity is not present. In one instance, a character exclaims "four-leaf clover!" as a clear and humorous substitute for an expletive, which is the sole instance of anything resembling foul language.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Artemis Fowl?
There is a complete absence of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs in this production. Characters do not consume adult substances, and there are no scenes set in environments like bars or clubs. The film's focus remains entirely on magical elements rather than…
What mature themes appear in Artemis Fowl?
The central theme is family peril; Artemis is motivated by his father's kidnapping and is repeatedly shown a video of his father in captivity. A major character is grievously injured and appears to die on screen, which may be upsetting for younger viewers…
How long is Artemis Fowl?
Artemis Fowl runs 94 minutes, directed by Kenneth Branagh, released in 2020.
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