Death Note: Light Up the NEW World (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
10 years has passed since the confrontation between Kira and L. Again, Shinigami sends death notes to the ground and due to this, the world soon falls into chaos. Tsukuru is a member of the Death Note special task force team with 6 other investigators including Matsuda who experienced the Kira case of 10 years ago. Mass murders caused by the death note takes place on Wall Street in the U.S., Shibuya in Japan and other places. World famous private investigator Ryuzaki, who is the rightful successor of L, also investigates the mass… Sign up for the full guide
Rated PG-13 • 2016 • 2h 14m
This sequel to the "Death Note" series is rated for its mature themes, high body count, and scenes of violence. The film features numerous deaths, mostly non-graphic heart attacks caused by the supernatural notebook, but it also contains intense action sequences and culminates in a bloody gunfight where several characters are shot. The Shinigami (death god) creatures are visually unsettling, and the plot revolves around complex moral… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Death Note: Light Up the NEW World appropriate for kids?
This sequel to the "Death Note" series is rated for its mature themes, high body count, and scenes of violence. The film features numerous deaths, mostly non-graphic heart attacks caused by the supernatural notebook, but it also contains intense action sequences and culminates… Read more — free account
Content severity in Death Note: Light Up the NEW World
What happens in Death Note: Light Up the NEW World, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:28 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:41 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in Death Note: Light Up the NEW World
No sexual content or nudity is present in the film.
Violence and gore in Death Note: Light Up the NEW World
Violence is frequent, with a very high body count. Most deaths result from the Death Note, depicted as sudden, non-gory heart attacks. However, the film's climax features a prolonged and bloody shootout where multiple characters are shot with visible blood and impact wounds. One character is gunned down by police in a hail of bullets. Other scenes involve characters being held at gunpoint and discussions of mass murder.
Language in Death Note: Light Up the NEW World
Language is infrequent and mild. The dialogue contains occasional use of words like 'damn' or 'hell,' but there is no strong or pervasive profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Death Note: Light Up the NEW World
Substance use is minimal. In one scene, a character is briefly shown smoking a cigarette. There is no other significant depiction of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.
Mature themes in Death Note: Light Up the NEW World
Mature and complex themes are central to the plot. The film explores vigilantism, the abuse of power, and the morality of killing criminals. It deals with concepts of deception, legacy, and sacrifice. A major character's suicide using the Death Note is a significant plot point, and the deaths and motivations of characters like Ryuzaki and Mishima drive the narrative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Death Note: Light Up the NEW World appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Death Note: Light Up the NEW World is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This sequel to the "Death Note" series is rated for its mature themes, high body count, and scenes of violence. The film features numerous deaths, mostly non-graphic heart attacks caused by the supernatural notebook…
What age rating does Death Note: Light Up the NEW World have?
Death Note: Light Up the NEW World is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Death Note: Light Up the NEW World about?
This sequel to the "Death Note" series is rated for its mature themes, high body count, and scenes of violence. The film features numerous deaths, mostly non-graphic heart attacks caused by the supernatural notebook, but it also contains intense action sequences and culminates in a bloody gunfight where several…
Is there sex or nudity in Death Note: Light Up the NEW World?
No sexual content or nudity is present in the film.
How violent is Death Note: Light Up the NEW World?
Violence is frequent, with a very high body count. Most deaths result from the Death Note, depicted as sudden, non-gory heart attacks. However, the film's climax features a prolonged and bloody shootout where multiple characters are shot with visible blood…
Is the language in Death Note: Light Up the NEW World appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and mild. The dialogue contains occasional use of words like 'damn' or 'hell,' but there is no strong or pervasive profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Death Note: Light Up the NEW World?
Substance use is minimal. In one scene, a character is briefly shown smoking a cigarette. There is no other significant depiction of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.
What mature themes appear in Death Note: Light Up the NEW World?
Mature and complex themes are central to the plot. The film explores vigilantism, the abuse of power, and the morality of killing criminals. It deals with concepts of deception, legacy, and sacrifice. A major character's suicide using the Death Note is a…
How long is Death Note: Light Up the NEW World?
Death Note: Light Up the NEW World runs 134 minutes, directed by Shinsuke Sato, released in 2016.
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