Black Box (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After losing his wife and his memory in a car accident, a single father undergoes an experimental treatment that causes him to question who he really is.
Rated NR • 2020 • 1h 40m
Black Box is a psychological thriller that follows Nolan Wright, a man struggling with amnesia after a car accident, as he undergoes an experimental medical treatment to reclaim his memories. The film explores themes of identity, trauma, and domestic abuse, culminating in a disturbing revelation about the protagonist's past. Parents should be aware of scenes involving physical violence, intense psychological distress, and brief, harsh… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Black Box appropriate for kids?
Black Box is a psychological thriller that follows Nolan Wright, a man struggling with amnesia after a car accident, as he undergoes an experimental medical treatment to reclaim his memories. The film explores themes of identity, trauma, and domestic abuse, culminating in a… Read more — free account
Content severity in Black Box
What happens in Black Box, moment by moment
- 0:15 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:42 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in Black Box
There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
Violence and gore in Black Box
The violence is moderate and focuses on domestic abuse and physical confrontations. Characters are shown in intense physical altercations, and there is a disturbing depiction of domestic violence leading to a character's death from a fall.
Language in Black Box
Language is mild, featuring occasional strong profanity including at least one use of the 'f-word' and an instance of 'GD'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Black Box
There is light consumption of alcohol depicted in social settings, which is incidental to the plot.
Mature themes in Black Box
The film deals with heavy, mature themes including memory loss, psychological experimentation, identity crisis, and a history of domestic abuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Box appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Black Box is best for ages 15+. It's rated NR. Black Box is a psychological thriller that follows Nolan Wright, a man struggling with amnesia after a car accident, as he undergoes an experimental medical treatment to reclaim his memories. The film explores themes of…
What age rating does Black Box have?
Black Box is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is Black Box about?
Black Box is a psychological thriller that follows Nolan Wright, a man struggling with amnesia after a car accident, as he undergoes an experimental medical treatment to reclaim his memories. The film explores themes of identity, trauma, and domestic abuse, culminating in a disturbing revelation about the…
Is there sex or nudity in Black Box?
There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
How violent is Black Box?
The violence is moderate and focuses on domestic abuse and physical confrontations. Characters are shown in intense physical altercations, and there is a disturbing depiction of domestic violence leading to a character's death from a fall.
Is the language in Black Box appropriate for kids?
Language is mild, featuring occasional strong profanity including at least one use of the 'f-word' and an instance of 'GD'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Black Box?
There is light consumption of alcohol depicted in social settings, which is incidental to the plot.
What mature themes appear in Black Box?
The film deals with heavy, mature themes including memory loss, psychological experimentation, identity crisis, and a history of domestic abuse.
How long is Black Box?
Black Box runs 100 minutes, directed by Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr., released in 2020.
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