Courageous (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Law enforcement officers Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, and their partners stand up to the worst the streets have to offer with confidence and focus. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood. They know that God desires to turn the hearts of fathers to their children, but their children are beginning to drift further and further away from them. When tragedy hits home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fathering. Can a… Sign up for the full guide
Rated PG-13 • 2011 • 2h 9m
Courageous follows a group of police officers struggling to balance their demanding jobs with the complexities of fatherhood. After a devastating family tragedy, the men decide to commit themselves more deeply to their faith and their roles as parents. The film features moderate tension, including police shootouts, a child's death, and scenes of gang violence. While it emphasizes positive moral growth, parents should be aware of the… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Courageous appropriate for kids?
Courageous follows a group of police officers struggling to balance their demanding jobs with the complexities of fatherhood. After a devastating family tragedy, the men decide to commit themselves more deeply to their faith and their roles as parents. The film features moderate… Read more — free account
Content severity in Courageous
What happens in Courageous, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:45 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Courageous
None. Only brief, non-graphic references to past relationships and marital flirting occur.
Violence and gore in Courageous
Moderate. Includes intense police shootouts, a character struck by a vehicle (off-screen death), and a scene where a teen is beaten by a gang.
Language in Courageous
None. The dialogue is clean throughout the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Courageous
Brief. Drugs are shown in bags as part of police evidence, but there is no on-screen substance use.
Mature themes in Courageous
Strong. The film centers on the grief of losing a child, marital tension, and the consequences of deserting one's family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Courageous appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Courageous is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. Courageous follows a group of police officers struggling to balance their demanding jobs with the complexities of fatherhood. After a devastating family tragedy, the men decide to commit themselves more deeply to their…
What age rating does Courageous have?
Courageous is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Courageous about?
Courageous follows a group of police officers struggling to balance their demanding jobs with the complexities of fatherhood. After a devastating family tragedy, the men decide to commit themselves more deeply to their faith and their roles as parents. The film features moderate tension, including police shootouts, a…
Is there sex or nudity in Courageous?
None. Only brief, non-graphic references to past relationships and marital flirting occur.
How violent is Courageous?
Moderate. Includes intense police shootouts, a character struck by a vehicle (off-screen death), and a scene where a teen is beaten by a gang.
Is the language in Courageous appropriate for kids?
None. The dialogue is clean throughout the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Courageous?
Brief. Drugs are shown in bags as part of police evidence, but there is no on-screen substance use.
What mature themes appear in Courageous?
Strong. The film centers on the grief of losing a child, marital tension, and the consequences of deserting one's family.
How long is Courageous?
Courageous runs 129 minutes, directed by Alex Kendrick, released in 2011.
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