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Come Away (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Before Alice went to Wonderland, and before Peter became Pan, they were brother and sister. When their eldest brother dies in a tragic accident, they each seek to save their parents from their downward spirals of despair until finally they are forced to choose between home and imagination, setting the stage for their iconic journeys into Wonderland and Neverland.

Rated PG • 2020 • 1h 34m

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Come Away is a fantasy drama that serves as a melancholic reimagining of the origins of Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland. The film centers on the Littleton family, whose lives are shattered by the tragic accidental death of their eldest son, David. Parents Jack and Rose struggle with profound grief, leading to debt and addiction that force their remaining children to seek escapes through their imaginations. Parents should be aware of… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Keira Chansa
Keira Chansa
Jordan A. Nash
Jordan A. Nash
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie
David Oyelowo
David Oyelowo
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Reece Yates
Anna Chancellor
Anna Chancellor
Clarke Peters
Clarke Peters
Michael Caine
Michael Caine
David Gyasi
David Gyasi
Derek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi
Jenny Galloway
Jenny Galloway
Ned Dennehy
Ned Dennehy
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Is Come Away appropriate for kids?

Come Away is a fantasy drama that serves as a melancholic reimagining of the origins of Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland. The film centers on the Littleton family, whose lives are shattered by the tragic accidental death of their eldest son, David. Parents Jack and Rose… Read more — free account

Content severity in Come Away

Sex Mild 2/10
Violence Strong 5/10
Language None 0/10
Substances Moderate 3/10
Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in Come Away, moment by moment

  1. 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
  2. 0:22 🍷 Substances 3/10
  3. 0:28 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
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Sex and nudity in Come Away

There is a single, fleeting moment where a husband kisses his wife's neck affectionately.

Violence and gore in Come Away

Violence is mild and includes the accidental, off-screen death of a child, a physical altercation where a man is intentionally maimed, and a sword fight between a nephew and his uncle.

Language in Come Away

There is no profanity used in the film.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Come Away

The film depicts parental alcoholism, showing a father struggling with gambling debts and turning to drink, as well as general period-typical social drinking.

Mature themes in Come Away

The story deals heavily with the weight of grief, family abandonment, parental addiction, and the desperate attempts of children to process trauma through fantasy.

Scary moments in Come Away

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Come Away 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Come Away appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Come Away is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Come Away is a fantasy drama that serves as a melancholic reimagining of the origins of Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland. The film centers on the Littleton family, whose lives are shattered by the tragic accidental…

What age rating does Come Away have?

Come Away is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Come Away about?

Come Away is a fantasy drama that serves as a melancholic reimagining of the origins of Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland. The film centers on the Littleton family, whose lives are shattered by the tragic accidental death of their eldest son, David. Parents Jack and Rose struggle with profound grief, leading to debt…

Is there sex or nudity in Come Away?

There is a single, fleeting moment where a husband kisses his wife's neck affectionately.

How violent is Come Away?

Violence is mild and includes the accidental, off-screen death of a child, a physical altercation where a man is intentionally maimed, and a sword fight between a nephew and his uncle.

Is the language in Come Away appropriate for kids?

There is no profanity used in the film.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Come Away?

The film depicts parental alcoholism, showing a father struggling with gambling debts and turning to drink, as well as general period-typical social drinking.

What mature themes appear in Come Away?

The story deals heavily with the weight of grief, family abandonment, parental addiction, and the desperate attempts of children to process trauma through fantasy.

How long is Come Away?

Come Away runs 94 minutes, directed by Brenda Chapman, released in 2020.

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