Dear Evan Hansen (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Evan Hansen, a high schooler with social anxiety, unintentionally gets caught up in a lie after the family of a classmate who committed suicide mistakes one of Hansen’s letters for their son’s suicide note.
Rated PG-13 • 2021 • 2h 17m
A socially anxious high school senior is pushed into a lie about his friendship with a classmate who died by suicide — and the lie goes national. Ben Platt. PG-13 is appropriate though the subject matter warrants parental awareness.
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Is Dear Evan Hansen appropriate for kids?
A socially anxious high school senior is pushed into a lie about his friendship with a classmate who died by suicide — and the lie goes national. Ben Platt. PG-13 is appropriate though the subject matter warrants parental awareness. Read more — free account
Content severity in Dear Evan Hansen
What happens in Dear Evan Hansen, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:38 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 1:18 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
Sex and nudity in Dear Evan Hansen
None.
Violence and gore in Dear Evan Hansen
None.
Language in Dear Evan Hansen
Moderate language consistent with PG-13.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Dear Evan Hansen
None.
Mature themes in Dear Evan Hansen
Teen suicide, mental health, and the grief of a family whose son died by suicide are handled with unusual directness for a mainstream musical. The film's moral complexity — Evan's lie brings comfort but is still a lie — is genuinely engaged with. 'You Will Be Found' addresses social isolation with direct sincerity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dear Evan Hansen appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Dear Evan Hansen is best for ages 15+. It's rated PG-13. A socially anxious high school senior is pushed into a lie about his friendship with a classmate who died by suicide — and the lie goes national. Ben Platt. PG-13 is appropriate though the subject matter warrants…
What age rating does Dear Evan Hansen have?
Dear Evan Hansen is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is Dear Evan Hansen about?
A socially anxious high school senior is pushed into a lie about his friendship with a classmate who died by suicide — and the lie goes national. Ben Platt. PG-13 is appropriate though the subject matter warrants parental awareness.
Is there sex or nudity in Dear Evan Hansen?
None.
How violent is Dear Evan Hansen?
None.
Is the language in Dear Evan Hansen appropriate for kids?
Moderate language consistent with PG-13.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dear Evan Hansen?
None.
What mature themes appear in Dear Evan Hansen?
Teen suicide, mental health, and the grief of a family whose son died by suicide are handled with unusual directness for a mainstream musical. The film's moral complexity — Evan's lie brings comfort but is still a lie — is genuinely engaged with. 'You Will Be…
How long is Dear Evan Hansen?
Dear Evan Hansen runs 137 minutes, directed by Stephen Chbosky, released in 2021.
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