Calculator (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Ten prisoners condemned to exile on a hostile planet XT-59 must pave the way through swamp to reach the Islands of Happiness, the only safe area on the planet, before the harsh climate or the underground horrors kill them all.
Rated NR • 2014 • 1h 23m
The Calculator is a survival-focused science fiction thriller that follows ten exiles forced to traverse the perilous terrain of the planet XT-59. The film receives its rating primarily for its pervasive atmosphere of dread and moderate sci-fi violence as characters struggle against environmental hazards and mysterious alien threats. Parents should be aware of frequent character deaths and high-stakes tension that create an intense… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Calculator appropriate for kids?
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Content severity in Calculator
What happens in Calculator, moment by moment
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:18 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in Calculator
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or romantic subplot.
Violence and gore in Calculator
The film features moderate sci-fi violence, including character deaths from environmental hazards, alien attacks, and interpersonal conflict. While there is no excessive gore, the survivalist tone ensures that injury and death are presented as serious, unavoidable threats throughout the journey.
Language in Calculator
Brief profanity occurs, consisting mainly of mild exclamations and harsh language used in moments of extreme frustration or life-threatening panic.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Calculator
Occasional, minor references to substances appear in the form of rations and medical supplies, but there is no depiction of recreational drug or alcohol abuse.
Mature themes in Calculator
The film explores mature themes of survival, desperation, social hierarchy, and the ethics of sacrifice. The bleak outlook of the prisoners and the constant focus on impending death provide a heavy, emotionally taxing experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calculator appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Calculator is best for ages 14+. It's rated NR. The Calculator is a survival-focused science fiction thriller that follows ten exiles forced to traverse the perilous terrain of the planet XT-59. The film receives its rating primarily for its pervasive atmosphere of…
What age rating does Calculator have?
Calculator is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.
What is Calculator about?
The Calculator is a survival-focused science fiction thriller that follows ten exiles forced to traverse the perilous terrain of the planet XT-59. The film receives its rating primarily for its pervasive atmosphere of dread and moderate sci-fi violence as characters struggle against environmental hazards and…
Is there sex or nudity in Calculator?
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or romantic subplot.
How violent is Calculator?
The film features moderate sci-fi violence, including character deaths from environmental hazards, alien attacks, and interpersonal conflict. While there is no excessive gore, the survivalist tone ensures that injury and death are presented as serious…
Is the language in Calculator appropriate for kids?
Brief profanity occurs, consisting mainly of mild exclamations and harsh language used in moments of extreme frustration or life-threatening panic.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Calculator?
Occasional, minor references to substances appear in the form of rations and medical supplies, but there is no depiction of recreational drug or alcohol abuse.
What mature themes appear in Calculator?
The film explores mature themes of survival, desperation, social hierarchy, and the ethics of sacrifice. The bleak outlook of the prisoners and the constant focus on impending death provide a heavy, emotionally taxing experience.
How long is Calculator?
Calculator runs 83 minutes, directed by Dmitry Grachev, released in 2014.
Where can I read the full Calculator parent guide?
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