Closest Love to Heaven (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When Ninon found out that her neighbor and popular classmate Yuji only has one year to live. She decided to go out of her way and help him attain happiness on his remaining time.
Rated PG • 2017 • 1h 49m
Rated PG, 'Closest Love to Heaven' centers on a deeply emotional and mature premise that may be challenging for younger viewers. The film's rating is primarily due to its central theme of a teenager, Yuiji Kira, dealing with a terminal illness and impending death. Parents should be aware of scenes depicting illness and hospitalization, emotionally intense moments of grief, and some romantic content including kissing between the teen… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Closest Love to Heaven appropriate for kids?
Rated PG, 'Closest Love to Heaven' centers on a deeply emotional and mature premise that may be challenging for younger viewers. The film's rating is primarily due to its central theme of a teenager, Yuiji Kira, dealing with a terminal illness and impending death. Parents should… Read more — free account
Content severity in Closest Love to Heaven
What happens in Closest Love to Heaven, moment by moment
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:38 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Closest Love to Heaven
Content is mild and limited to romantic affection between the teenage leads. This includes several scenes of kissing, holding hands, and embracing. The romance is portrayed as sweet and innocent, with no nudity or explicit sexual situations.
Violence and gore in Closest Love to Heaven
Violence is not a factor in this film. There are no fights or acts of aggression. A character may have a minor emotional outburst due to their difficult circumstances, such as yelling or briefly punching a wall, but these moments are brief and not directed at anyone.
Language in Closest Love to Heaven
Language is very mild. There may be infrequent use of minor exclamations, but no strong or frequent profanity is used, in keeping with its PG rating.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Closest Love to Heaven
There is brief and minor substance use. In one scene at a party or celebration, teenagers are briefly seen with what appears to be beer. In another scene, adults may share a drink. The use is not a focus and there is no depiction of drunkenness.
Mature themes in Closest Love to Heaven
Thematic content is the most significant element. The entire story revolves around a high school student's terminal illness, facing mortality at a young age, and the grief experienced by those who love him. There are emotionally intense scenes involving hospitalization, physical weakness, and discussions about dying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Closest Love to Heaven appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Closest Love to Heaven is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG. Rated PG, 'Closest Love to Heaven' centers on a deeply emotional and mature premise that may be challenging for younger viewers. The film's rating is primarily due to its central theme of a teenager, Yuiji Kira, dealing…
What age rating does Closest Love to Heaven have?
Closest Love to Heaven is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Closest Love to Heaven about?
Rated PG, 'Closest Love to Heaven' centers on a deeply emotional and mature premise that may be challenging for younger viewers. The film's rating is primarily due to its central theme of a teenager, Yuiji Kira, dealing with a terminal illness and impending death. Parents should be aware of scenes depicting illness…
Is there sex or nudity in Closest Love to Heaven?
Content is mild and limited to romantic affection between the teenage leads. This includes several scenes of kissing, holding hands, and embracing. The romance is portrayed as sweet and innocent, with no nudity or explicit sexual situations.
How violent is Closest Love to Heaven?
Violence is not a factor in this film. There are no fights or acts of aggression. A character may have a minor emotional outburst due to their difficult circumstances, such as yelling or briefly punching a wall, but these moments are brief and not directed at…
Is the language in Closest Love to Heaven appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild. There may be infrequent use of minor exclamations, but no strong or frequent profanity is used, in keeping with its PG rating.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Closest Love to Heaven?
There is brief and minor substance use. In one scene at a party or celebration, teenagers are briefly seen with what appears to be beer. In another scene, adults may share a drink. The use is not a focus and there is no depiction of drunkenness.
What mature themes appear in Closest Love to Heaven?
Thematic content is the most significant element. The entire story revolves around a high school student's terminal illness, facing mortality at a young age, and the grief experienced by those who love him. There are emotionally intense scenes involving…
How long is Closest Love to Heaven?
Closest Love to Heaven runs 109 minutes, directed by Taisuke Kawamura, released in 2017.
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