As the Light Goes Out (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Firefighters in Hong Kong's Pillar Point uncover dangerous truths as they battle an out-of-control inferno on Christmas Eve.
Rated NR • 2014 • 1h 55m
As the Light Goes Out is a Hong Kong firefighting thriller set largely around Pillar Point and a team of firefighters racing to contain a catastrophic blaze. The film earned its gritty tone from repeated explosions, collapsing buildings, on-screen injuries and several character deaths — plus smoky, suffocating rescue scenes and a grieving firefighter's flashback about his dead son. There's no sexual content or coarse profanity… Sign up for the full guide
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Is As the Light Goes Out appropriate for kids?
As the Light Goes Out is a Hong Kong firefighting thriller set largely around Pillar Point and a team of firefighters racing to contain a catastrophic blaze. The film earned its gritty tone from repeated explosions, collapsing buildings, on-screen injuries and several character… Read more — free account
Content severity in As the Light Goes Out
What happens in As the Light Goes Out, moment by moment
- 0:01 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:11 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in As the Light Goes Out
None. IMDb's Parents Guide and other notes list no sexual content or nudity in the film.
Violence and gore in As the Light Goes Out
Moderate-to-strong disaster and action violence: multiple explosions, building collapses, debris crushing, and several on-screen deaths or fatal injuries. Specific set pieces include a large gas/utility explosion, fights inside a collapsing building (one man falls through a floor and later dies), firefighters thrown by blast winds, and rescuers crushed or overcome by smoke. Injuries are realistic but non-graphic — blood and gore are minimal; the impact is emotional and physical peril rather than graphic detail.
Language in As the Light Goes Out
None reported. The IMDb Parents Guide flags no profanity or repeated coarse language in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in As the Light Goes Out
Mild. Several characters are shown smoking on duty or in break scenes; there are no prominent drug-use storylines and alcohol use is not notable.
Mature themes in As the Light Goes Out
Moderate, emotionally heavy themes around death, grief, duty and sacrifice: a firefighter has a flashback to his young son's death in a fire, colleagues die or are fatally injured, and one firefighter sacrifices himself to save a friend. The film treats loss and professional trauma seriously, and scenes of mourning and sacrifice recur throughout.
Scary moments in As the Light Goes Out
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for As the Light Goes Out 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 As the Light Goes Out appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests As the Light Goes Out is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. As the Light Goes Out is a Hong Kong firefighting thriller set largely around Pillar Point and a team of firefighters racing to contain a catastrophic blaze. The film earned its gritty tone from repeated explosions…
What age rating does As the Light Goes Out have?
As the Light Goes Out is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is As the Light Goes Out about?
As the Light Goes Out is a Hong Kong firefighting thriller set largely around Pillar Point and a team of firefighters racing to contain a catastrophic blaze. The film earned its gritty tone from repeated explosions, collapsing buildings, on-screen injuries and several character deaths — plus smoky, suffocating rescue…
Is there sex or nudity in As the Light Goes Out?
None. IMDb's Parents Guide and other notes list no sexual content or nudity in the film.
How violent is As the Light Goes Out?
Moderate-to-strong disaster and action violence: multiple explosions, building collapses, debris crushing, and several on-screen deaths or fatal injuries. Specific set pieces include a large gas/utility explosion, fights inside a collapsing building (one man…
Is the language in As the Light Goes Out appropriate for kids?
None reported. The IMDb Parents Guide flags no profanity or repeated coarse language in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in As the Light Goes Out?
Mild. Several characters are shown smoking on duty or in break scenes; there are no prominent drug-use storylines and alcohol use is not notable.
What mature themes appear in As the Light Goes Out?
Moderate, emotionally heavy themes around death, grief, duty and sacrifice: a firefighter has a flashback to his young son's death in a fire, colleagues die or are fatally injured, and one firefighter sacrifices himself to save a friend. The film treats loss…
How long is As the Light Goes Out?
As the Light Goes Out runs 115 minutes, directed by Derek Kwok Chi-Kin, released in 2014.
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