Assassination Classroom (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A mysterious creature destroys part of the moon and then warns that, if it is not destroyed before March of the following year, Earth will be next. It also demands to become the homeroom teacher of Class E, a third-year class at Kunugigaoka High School.
Rated NR • 2015 • 1h 50m
Assassination Classroom follows the students of Class 3-E, a group of academic underdogs tasked by the government to kill their homeroom teacher, a powerful, tentacled creature named Koro-sensei. Because the creature possesses supernatural abilities and a plan to destroy Earth, the students must master specialized combat alongside their standard school curriculum. The film relies on stylized action and fantasy themes rather than… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Assassination Classroom appropriate for kids?
Assassination Classroom follows the students of Class 3-E, a group of academic underdogs tasked by the government to kill their homeroom teacher, a powerful, tentacled creature named Koro-sensei. Because the creature possesses supernatural abilities and a plan to destroy Earth… Read more — free account
Content severity in Assassination Classroom
What happens in Assassination Classroom, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in Assassination Classroom
There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
Violence and gore in Assassination Classroom
The film features stylized action sequences involving student attempts to assassinate their teacher using special BB pellets and rubber knives. These moments are framed as training exercises and comedic slapstick, lacking gore or realistic injury. An antagonistic character uses poison against students as a power play, but the stakes remain within a fantasy/superhero genre context.
Language in Assassination Classroom
Language is very mild, consisting of infrequent use of words like 'crap' or 'damn'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Assassination Classroom
There are brief, minor instances of characters smoking, but no heavy substance abuse is depicted.
Mature themes in Assassination Classroom
The primary themes involve school-based academic pressures, the struggle of being labeled a 'delinquent,' and the emotional bond between students and a non-human teacher. Issues of bullying and abandonment are addressed in a standard, didactic manner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Assassination Classroom appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Assassination Classroom is best for ages 12+. It's rated NR. Assassination Classroom follows the students of Class 3-E, a group of academic underdogs tasked by the government to kill their homeroom teacher, a powerful, tentacled creature named Koro-sensei. Because the creature…
What age rating does Assassination Classroom have?
Assassination Classroom is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Assassination Classroom about?
Assassination Classroom follows the students of Class 3-E, a group of academic underdogs tasked by the government to kill their homeroom teacher, a powerful, tentacled creature named Koro-sensei. Because the creature possesses supernatural abilities and a plan to destroy Earth, the students must master specialized…
Is there sex or nudity in Assassination Classroom?
There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
How violent is Assassination Classroom?
The film features stylized action sequences involving student attempts to assassinate their teacher using special BB pellets and rubber knives. These moments are framed as training exercises and comedic slapstick, lacking gore or realistic injury. An…
Is the language in Assassination Classroom appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild, consisting of infrequent use of words like 'crap' or 'damn'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Assassination Classroom?
There are brief, minor instances of characters smoking, but no heavy substance abuse is depicted.
What mature themes appear in Assassination Classroom?
The primary themes involve school-based academic pressures, the struggle of being labeled a 'delinquent,' and the emotional bond between students and a non-human teacher. Issues of bullying and abandonment are addressed in a standard, didactic manner.
How long is Assassination Classroom?
Assassination Classroom runs 110 minutes, directed by Eiichiro Hasumi, released in 2015.
Where can I read the full Assassination Classroom parent guide?
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