Brahms: The Boy II (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After a family moves into the Heelshire Mansion, their young son soon makes friends with a life-like doll called Brahms.
Rated PG-13 • 2020 • 1h 27m
Rated PG-13, Brahms: The Boy II earns its rating primarily for sustained supernatural terror, jump scares, some violence, and disturbing thematic elements. The central horror involves a young boy, Jude, who, after a trauma, becomes dangerously attached to a life-like doll named Brahms that appears to have a malevolent will of its own. Parents should be aware of scenes depicting a child being influenced to commit violence, intense peril… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Brahms: The Boy II appropriate for kids?
Rated PG-13, Brahms: The Boy II earns its rating primarily for sustained supernatural terror, jump scares, some violence, and disturbing thematic elements. The central horror involves a young boy, Jude, who, after a trauma, becomes dangerously attached to a life-like doll named… Read more — free account
Content severity in Brahms: The Boy II
What happens in Brahms: The Boy II, moment by moment
- 0:02 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:16 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Brahms: The Boy II
None. There is no sexual content or nudity in the film.
Violence and gore in Brahms: The Boy II
Violence is periodically present and contributes to the film's rating, though it is not graphically gory. The story is initiated by the aftermath of a home invasion. Later, a character has a violent accident, and the climax includes a character being killed in an explosion, the doll being smashed with a mallet, and a parent being threatened by another character and their own child.
Language in Brahms: The Boy II
Language is light. There are a few uses of 'shit' but no other strong profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Brahms: The Boy II
Substance use is minimal. Adult characters are briefly shown drinking wine during a dinner scene.
Mature themes in Brahms: The Boy II
The film's strongest content involves its dark and mature themes. It centers on childhood trauma, with a young boy becoming selectively mute after a frightening event. The primary theme is that of supernatural possession or malevolent influence, as a doll appears to groom the boy, encouraging disturbing and violent behavior, including turning against his own parents. The idea of a child being possessed and posing a threat to his family is a core and potentially upsetting element.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brahms: The Boy II appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Brahms: The Boy II is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Rated PG-13, Brahms: The Boy II earns its rating primarily for sustained supernatural terror, jump scares, some violence, and disturbing thematic elements. The central horror involves a young boy, Jude, who, after a…
What age rating does Brahms: The Boy II have?
Brahms: The Boy II is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Brahms: The Boy II about?
Rated PG-13, Brahms: The Boy II earns its rating primarily for sustained supernatural terror, jump scares, some violence, and disturbing thematic elements. The central horror involves a young boy, Jude, who, after a trauma, becomes dangerously attached to a life-like doll named Brahms that appears to have a malevolent…
Is there sex or nudity in Brahms: The Boy II?
None. There is no sexual content or nudity in the film.
How violent is Brahms: The Boy II?
Violence is periodically present and contributes to the film's rating, though it is not graphically gory. The story is initiated by the aftermath of a home invasion. Later, a character has a violent accident, and the climax includes a character being killed…
Is the language in Brahms: The Boy II appropriate for kids?
Language is light. There are a few uses of 'shit' but no other strong profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Brahms: The Boy II?
Substance use is minimal. Adult characters are briefly shown drinking wine during a dinner scene.
What mature themes appear in Brahms: The Boy II?
The film's strongest content involves its dark and mature themes. It centers on childhood trauma, with a young boy becoming selectively mute after a frightening event. The primary theme is that of supernatural possession or malevolent influence, as a doll…
How long is Brahms: The Boy II?
Brahms: The Boy II runs 87 minutes, directed by William Brent Bell, released in 2020.
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