Beastly (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A modern-day take on the "Beauty and the Beast" tale where a New York teen is transformed into a hideous monster in order to find true love.
Rated PG-13 • 2011 • 1h 26m
Beastly is a PG-13 modern retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" focused on arrogant high schooler Kyle Kingson, who is cursed with a disfigured appearance. The film earns its rating primarily through some violence, including a brief, non-graphic shooting death, and mature thematic material such as parental abandonment and a secondary character's struggles with drug addiction and overdose. The language includes some crude comments and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Beastly appropriate for kids?
Beastly is a PG-13 modern retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" focused on arrogant high schooler Kyle Kingson, who is cursed with a disfigured appearance. The film earns its rating primarily through some violence, including a brief, non-graphic shooting death, and mature thematic… Read more — free account
Content severity in Beastly
What happens in Beastly, moment by moment
- 0:05 💬 Language 5/10
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:16 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in Beastly
Sexual content is very mild. A few passionate kisses are shared between the main characters, and the protagonist is seen shirtless on occasion. There are no sex scenes or nudity.
Violence and gore in Beastly
Violence is moderate and infrequent. The most significant scene involves Kyle getting into a brawl with two drug dealers and shooting one of them dead to protect another character. The moment is brief and not graphic, shown from a slight distance. Other scenes include verbal bullying and moments of intimidation.
Language in Beastly
Language is moderate for a PG-13 film. It includes occasional uses of "ass," "bitch," and "shit." In an early scene, the protagonist cruelly insults a classmate with a crude remark ("ball-biting voodoo-tatted slut").
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Beastly
Substance use is present as a key plot point. Lindy's father is a drug addict, and he is shown being threatened by his dealers. In a later scene, he is found hospitalized after a non-fatal drug overdose. Additionally, when Kyle is first cursed, he experiences a dizzying, hallucinatory sequence that visually mimics being drugged.
Mature themes in Beastly
The primary themes involve looking past superficial appearances, the consequences of bullying, and redemption. The film also deals with mature topics like parental abandonment, as Kyle's father exiles him due to his new appearance. A significant subplot revolves around a parent's drug addiction and its dangerous consequences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beastly appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Beastly is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Beastly is a PG-13 modern retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" focused on arrogant high schooler Kyle Kingson, who is cursed with a disfigured appearance. The film earns its rating primarily through some violence…
What age rating does Beastly have?
Beastly is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Beastly about?
Beastly is a PG-13 modern retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" focused on arrogant high schooler Kyle Kingson, who is cursed with a disfigured appearance. The film earns its rating primarily through some violence, including a brief, non-graphic shooting death, and mature thematic material such as parental abandonment…
Is there sex or nudity in Beastly?
Sexual content is very mild. A few passionate kisses are shared between the main characters, and the protagonist is seen shirtless on occasion. There are no sex scenes or nudity.
How violent is Beastly?
Violence is moderate and infrequent. The most significant scene involves Kyle getting into a brawl with two drug dealers and shooting one of them dead to protect another character. The moment is brief and not graphic, shown from a slight distance. Other…
Is the language in Beastly appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate for a PG-13 film. It includes occasional uses of "ass," "bitch," and "shit." In an early scene, the protagonist cruelly insults a classmate with a crude remark ("ball-biting voodoo-tatted slut").
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Beastly?
Substance use is present as a key plot point. Lindy's father is a drug addict, and he is shown being threatened by his dealers. In a later scene, he is found hospitalized after a non-fatal drug overdose. Additionally, when Kyle is first cursed, he experiences…
What mature themes appear in Beastly?
The primary themes involve looking past superficial appearances, the consequences of bullying, and redemption. The film also deals with mature topics like parental abandonment, as Kyle's father exiles him due to his new appearance. A significant subplot…
How long is Beastly?
Beastly runs 86 minutes, directed by Daniel Barnz, released in 2011.
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