Beyond (2003) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
While looking for her cat, a young woman and some kids find an abandoned building where strange things happen and the rules of physics don't always apply. Part of the Animatrix collection of animated shorts set in the Matrix universe.
Rated NR • 2003 • 13m
This unrated animated short from 'The Animatrix' collection follows a young woman, Yoko, who discovers a 'haunted house' where the laws of physics are broken. Unlike many other shorts in the collection, 'Beyond' contains no sexual content, profanity, or substance use, and its violence is fantastical and harmless. The film's content is very mild, focusing instead on themes of childhood wonder, mystery, and the bittersweet loss of a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Beyond appropriate for kids?
This unrated animated short from 'The Animatrix' collection follows a young woman, Yoko, who discovers a 'haunted house' where the laws of physics are broken. Unlike many other shorts in the collection, 'Beyond' contains no sexual content, profanity, or substance use, and its… Read more — free account
Content severity in Beyond
What happens in Beyond, moment by moment
- 0:03 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:06 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
Sex and nudity in Beyond
Sexual content is not present in this short film.
Violence and gore in Beyond
Violence is extremely mild and fantastical. Characters fall from significant heights but float down, landing softly without any injury due to the area's glitched physics. A glass bottle shatters and then magically reforms itself. There is no fighting, blood, or gore.
Language in Beyond
This short film contains no profanity. Dialogue is minimal and primarily in Japanese.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Beyond
Substance use is not depicted in this short film.
Mature themes in Beyond
The primary themes are philosophical and sad. The short explores concepts of glitches in a simulated reality, childhood wonder, and the loss of magic when a system imposes order. The ending, where the 'haunted house' is demolished and turned into a sterile parking lot, is notably melancholy and depicts the end of the children's joy.
Scary moments in Beyond
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Beyond 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 Beyond appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Beyond is best for ages 8+. It's rated NR. This unrated animated short from 'The Animatrix' collection follows a young woman, Yoko, who discovers a 'haunted house' where the laws of physics are broken. Unlike many other shorts in the collection, 'Beyond'…
What age rating does Beyond have?
Beyond is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Beyond about?
This unrated animated short from 'The Animatrix' collection follows a young woman, Yoko, who discovers a 'haunted house' where the laws of physics are broken. Unlike many other shorts in the collection, 'Beyond' contains no sexual content, profanity, or substance use, and its violence is fantastical and harmless. The…
Is there sex or nudity in Beyond?
Sexual content is not present in this short film.
How violent is Beyond?
Violence is extremely mild and fantastical. Characters fall from significant heights but float down, landing softly without any injury due to the area's glitched physics. A glass bottle shatters and then magically reforms itself. There is no fighting, blood…
Is the language in Beyond appropriate for kids?
This short film contains no profanity. Dialogue is minimal and primarily in Japanese.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Beyond?
Substance use is not depicted in this short film.
What mature themes appear in Beyond?
The primary themes are philosophical and sad. The short explores concepts of glitches in a simulated reality, childhood wonder, and the loss of magic when a system imposes order. The ending, where the 'haunted house' is demolished and turned into a sterile…
How long is Beyond?
Beyond runs 13 minutes, directed by Koji Morimoto, released in 2003.
Where can I read the full Beyond parent guide?
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