Clouds (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Young musician Zach Sobiech discovers his cancer has spread, leaving him just a few months to live. With limited time, he follows his dream and makes an album, unaware that it will soon be a viral music phenomenon.
Rated PG-13 • 2020 • 2h 1m
Based on a true story, "Clouds" follows teenager Zach Sobiech as he confronts a terminal cancer diagnosis by writing music that becomes a global sensation. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its intense thematic material and brief strong language. Viewers can expect emotionally devastating scenes of a family grappling with anticipatory grief, hospital emergencies, and frank discussions about death. The film also contains two uses… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Clouds appropriate for kids?
Based on a true story, "Clouds" follows teenager Zach Sobiech as he confronts a terminal cancer diagnosis by writing music that becomes a global sensation. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its intense thematic material and brief strong language. Viewers can expect… Read more — free account
Content severity in Clouds
What happens in Clouds, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:10 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 8/10
Sex and nudity in Clouds
This category is mild. It includes several scenes of teenage characters kissing. In one scene, a couple begins making out before being interrupted by the main character's insecurity about his surgical scars, which are briefly visible. There is no nudity or sexual activity.
Violence and gore in Clouds
There is no traditional violence. However, several scenes depict the medical realities of terminal cancer, which may be intense for some viewers. Zach suffers a collapsed lung and is rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery (the procedure is not shown). In another scene, he experiences convulsions. His physical deterioration, including weakness and breathing difficulties, is shown throughout the film.
Language in Clouds
The rating is partly for 'brief strong language.' There are two uses of "f--k," both spoken quickly in moments of emotional distress. Other milder language includes uses of "crap" and "hell."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Clouds
Substance use is very light and incidental. Adults are briefly seen drinking wine in a social setting at home.
Mature themes in Clouds
Themes of death and grief are strong and pervasive. The film centers on a teenager receiving a terminal diagnosis and the emotional fallout for him, his family, and his friends. There are numerous gut-wrenching scenes, including a doctor delivering the terminal news, a parent's emotional breakdown over his helplessness, and the protagonist discussing his own funeral arrangements. The movie ends with the main character's death and the grief of his loved ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clouds appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Clouds is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Based on a true story, "Clouds" follows teenager Zach Sobiech as he confronts a terminal cancer diagnosis by writing music that becomes a global sensation. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its intense thematic…
What age rating does Clouds have?
Clouds is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Clouds about?
Based on a true story, "Clouds" follows teenager Zach Sobiech as he confronts a terminal cancer diagnosis by writing music that becomes a global sensation. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its intense thematic material and brief strong language. Viewers can expect emotionally devastating scenes of a family…
Is there sex or nudity in Clouds?
This category is mild. It includes several scenes of teenage characters kissing. In one scene, a couple begins making out before being interrupted by the main character's insecurity about his surgical scars, which are briefly visible. There is no nudity or…
How violent is Clouds?
There is no traditional violence. However, several scenes depict the medical realities of terminal cancer, which may be intense for some viewers. Zach suffers a collapsed lung and is rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery (the procedure is not shown)…
Is the language in Clouds appropriate for kids?
The rating is partly for 'brief strong language.' There are two uses of "f--k," both spoken quickly in moments of emotional distress. Other milder language includes uses of "crap" and "hell."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Clouds?
Substance use is very light and incidental. Adults are briefly seen drinking wine in a social setting at home.
What mature themes appear in Clouds?
Themes of death and grief are strong and pervasive. The film centers on a teenager receiving a terminal diagnosis and the emotional fallout for him, his family, and his friends. There are numerous gut-wrenching scenes, including a doctor delivering the…
How long is Clouds?
Clouds runs 121 minutes, directed by Justin Baldoni, released in 2020.
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