Children of the Sea (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Children of the Sea is best for ages 11+. It's rated NR. Children of the Sea is a visually stunning, philosophical anime that explores humanity's connection to the ocean through the eyes of a teen named Ruka. The film is rated Not Rated, but functions like a mild PG-13 due to…

Children of the Sea is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 11+.

Children of the Sea is a visually stunning, philosophical anime that explores humanity's connection to the ocean through the eyes of a teen named Ruka. The film is rated Not Rated, but functions like a mild PG-13 due to its abstract, dreamlike sequences and some intense, surreal imagery. Parents should be aware of…

Contains brief, non-sexual nudity. The two young male leads, raised in the wild, are shown naked in a naturalistic manner, and a teenage girl is glimpsed bathing with her back turned to the camera. A newborn baby is also shown briefly during the end credits.

Contains minor physical conflict. Ruka is involved in a school-related scuffle where she is hit in the nose, resulting in a small amount of blood. The rest of the action is fantastical and surreal, focusing on environmental phenomenon rather than…

Contains very mild language, such as occasional school-yard insults or fleeting expressions of frustration consistent with a PG rating.

Features light depictions of adult characters consuming beer in social settings, which is minimal and background-oriented.

Explores mature philosophical concepts, including the cycle of life and death, environmental collapse, and existential questions about human origins. The narrative is heavily abstract and can feel emotionally intense or lonely at times.

Children of the Sea runs 111 minutes, directed by Ayumu Watanabe, released in 2019.

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