CODA (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.
Rated PG-13 • 2021 • 1h 52m
CODA is a coming-of-age drama about Ruby Rossi, a hearing teenager navigating her dual responsibilities to her deaf family’s struggling fishing business and her own aspirations at music school. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for its sexual content, including verbal references and a brief intimate scene, as well as frequent strong language and depictions of drug use. While the narrative is grounded and heartfelt, its mature themes… Sign up for the full guide
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Is CODA appropriate for kids?
CODA is a coming-of-age drama about Ruby Rossi, a hearing teenager navigating her dual responsibilities to her deaf family’s struggling fishing business and her own aspirations at music school. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for its sexual content, including verbal references… Read more — free account
Content severity in CODA
What happens in CODA, moment by moment
- 0:15 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:22 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
- 0:35 💬 Language 5/10
Sex and nudity in CODA
The film contains moderate sexual content, including several jokes and dialogue about intimacy. A brief, intimate scene shows heavy thrusting, and there are discussions about sexual health and STDs. These moments are relatively frequent throughout the film as part of the teenage characters' social lives.
Violence and gore in CODA
Violence is minimal and non-graphic. There is a brief, one-sided altercation where a deaf man is punched and beaten by a harbor worker during a heated argument at a meeting.
Language in CODA
Strong language is used throughout the film, appearing both in spoken English and in American Sign Language. This includes several uses of 'f-ck' and 'fucking,' along with 'shit,' 'asshole,' 'bitch,' and 'dick.'
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in CODA
There are passing depictions of drug use, specifically scenes showing the father smoking marijuana. Additionally, adult characters are occasionally seen drinking wine or visiting bars.
Mature themes in CODA
The film explores complex themes of familial codependency, the pressure placed on child-of-deaf-adults (CODA) youth, and the tension between individual dreams and family loyalty. It also touches on social and economic prejudice directed at the deaf community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CODA appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests CODA is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. CODA is a coming-of-age drama about Ruby Rossi, a hearing teenager navigating her dual responsibilities to her deaf family’s struggling fishing business and her own aspirations at music school. The film is rated PG-13…
What age rating does CODA have?
CODA is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is CODA about?
CODA is a coming-of-age drama about Ruby Rossi, a hearing teenager navigating her dual responsibilities to her deaf family’s struggling fishing business and her own aspirations at music school. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for its sexual content, including verbal references and a brief intimate scene, as well as…
Is there sex or nudity in CODA?
The film contains moderate sexual content, including several jokes and dialogue about intimacy. A brief, intimate scene shows heavy thrusting, and there are discussions about sexual health and STDs. These moments are relatively frequent throughout the film as…
How violent is CODA?
Violence is minimal and non-graphic. There is a brief, one-sided altercation where a deaf man is punched and beaten by a harbor worker during a heated argument at a meeting.
Is the language in CODA appropriate for kids?
Strong language is used throughout the film, appearing both in spoken English and in American Sign Language. This includes several uses of 'f-ck' and 'fucking,' along with 'shit,' 'asshole,' 'bitch,' and 'dick.'
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in CODA?
There are passing depictions of drug use, specifically scenes showing the father smoking marijuana. Additionally, adult characters are occasionally seen drinking wine or visiting bars.
What mature themes appear in CODA?
The film explores complex themes of familial codependency, the pressure placed on child-of-deaf-adults (CODA) youth, and the tension between individual dreams and family loyalty. It also touches on social and economic prejudice directed at the deaf community.
How long is CODA?
CODA runs 112 minutes, directed by Sian Heder, released in 2021.
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