Chupa (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
While visiting family in Mexico, a lonely boy befriends a mythical creature hiding on his grandfather's ranch and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.
Rated PG • 2023 • 1h 38m
Chupa is a family adventure film rated PG for its action sequences, moments of peril, and mature thematic elements. The story follows a young boy, Alex, who befriends a mythical chupacabra cub while visiting family in Mexico, and must protect it from a scientist who wants to exploit it. Parents should be aware of several moments of peril, including chases, a creature being shot with a flare gun, a tense encounter with a mountain lion… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Chupa appropriate for kids?
Chupa is a family adventure film rated PG for its action sequences, moments of peril, and mature thematic elements. The story follows a young boy, Alex, who befriends a mythical chupacabra cub while visiting family in Mexico, and must protect it from a scientist who wants to… Read more — free account
Content severity in Chupa
What happens in Chupa, moment by moment
- 0:02 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:06 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:09 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in Chupa
None. This film contains no sexual content or nudity.
Violence and gore in Chupa
Moderate. The film contains several scenes of action and peril, though no graphic gore. The opening scene shows a creature being hunted and hit by a car, though without visible injury. A man later shoots a creature with a flare gun, briefly setting its wing on fire and leaving a visible, non-gory injury. Characters are chased, stalked by a mountain lion, and fall from a cliff but are saved. There are also sequences of Lucha Libre wrestling, both real and playful, and a creature scratches a man's face.
Language in Chupa
Very light. There is one use of "to hell with..." spoken in Spanish with subtitles. Other language is limited to minor schoolyard name-calling like "suck" in a non-profane context.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Chupa
Incidental. There is no depiction of recreational drug or alcohol use. In one scene, a character who has fainted is given a medical injection with a syringe by a professional. A bottle that appears to be champagne is briefly visible in the background of a scene but is not used.
Mature themes in Chupa
Moderate. The film's central themes include grieving the death of a parent, as the main character's father has recently died of cancer. A major supporting character, the grandfather, shows clear signs of memory loss and cognitive decline (implied to be Alzheimer's disease), which is a recurring element. The film also includes themes of animal endangerment, corporate greed, and the separation of a young animal from its family, culminating in a bittersweet, emotional farewell.
Scary moments in Chupa
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Chupa 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 Chupa appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Chupa is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. Chupa is a family adventure film rated PG for its action sequences, moments of peril, and mature thematic elements. The story follows a young boy, Alex, who befriends a mythical chupacabra cub while visiting family in…
What age rating does Chupa have?
Chupa is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Chupa about?
Chupa is a family adventure film rated PG for its action sequences, moments of peril, and mature thematic elements. The story follows a young boy, Alex, who befriends a mythical chupacabra cub while visiting family in Mexico, and must protect it from a scientist who wants to exploit it. Parents should be aware of…
Is there sex or nudity in Chupa?
None. This film contains no sexual content or nudity.
How violent is Chupa?
Moderate. The film contains several scenes of action and peril, though no graphic gore. The opening scene shows a creature being hunted and hit by a car, though without visible injury. A man later shoots a creature with a flare gun, briefly setting its wing…
Is the language in Chupa appropriate for kids?
Very light. There is one use of "to hell with..." spoken in Spanish with subtitles. Other language is limited to minor schoolyard name-calling like "suck" in a non-profane context.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Chupa?
Incidental. There is no depiction of recreational drug or alcohol use. In one scene, a character who has fainted is given a medical injection with a syringe by a professional. A bottle that appears to be champagne is briefly visible in the background of a…
What mature themes appear in Chupa?
Moderate. The film's central themes include grieving the death of a parent, as the main character's father has recently died of cancer. A major supporting character, the grandfather, shows clear signs of memory loss and cognitive decline (implied to be…
How long is Chupa?
Chupa runs 98 minutes, directed by Jonás Cuarón, released in 2023.
Where can I read the full Chupa parent guide?
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