Australia (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Australia is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Set in the Australian outback during the lead-up to World War II, this epic follows Lady Sarah Ashley as she teams up with a rugged drover to save her inheritance and protect a young boy, Nullah. The film earns its…

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

Set in the Australian outback during the lead-up to World War II, this epic follows Lady Sarah Ashley as she teams up with a rugged drover to save her inheritance and protect a young boy, Nullah. The film earns its PG-13 rating for scenes of wartime violence, historical prejudice, and occasional intense drama…

Contains brief moments of sensuality, including a passionate kissing scene and implied intimacy where characters are seen in bed together with skin visible but no explicit nudity. A man briefly grabs a woman's butt in a scene of unwelcome advances.

Violence is moderate and includes a cattle stampede, combat during the Japanese bombing of Darwin, and a scene where a character is killed by a spear. While some scenes are intense and involve death, they avoid excessive gore.

Contains mild profanity, including one use of the 'f-word.' Racial slurs and derogatory language directed toward Indigenous Australians are also present as part of the film's historical context.

Features light use of alcohol, with characters consuming rum and beer in social or bar settings. One character is depicted as a habitual drinker.

The film deals with heavy historical themes, specifically the 'Stolen Generations' policy involving the forced removal of mixed-race Aboriginal children. It also features themes of racial prejudice, murder, and the trauma of war.

Australia runs 165 minutes, directed by Baz Luhrmann, released in 2008.

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