Death Note: The Last Name (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In the second installment of the Death Note film franchise, Light Yagami meets a second Kira and faithful follower Misa Amane and her Shinigami named Rem. Light attempts to defeat L along with Teru Mikami (a Kira follower) and Kiyomi Takada (another Kira follower) but in the end will Light win? or will a Shinigami named Ryuk make all the difference in Light's victory or his ultimate death?
Rated PG-13 • 2006 • 2h 20m
This second installment in the live-action 'Death Note' series is a dark, complex psychological thriller best suited for teens and adults. The film's PG-13 rating stems from its mature thematic content, which explores vigilantism and murder as a means to an end, and its frequent, albeit mostly bloodless, depictions of death. Protagonist Light Yagami's descent into villainy is intense, and the monstrous appearance of the supernatural… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Death Note: The Last Name appropriate for kids?
This second installment in the live-action 'Death Note' series is a dark, complex psychological thriller best suited for teens and adults. The film's PG-13 rating stems from its mature thematic content, which explores vigilantism and murder as a means to an end, and its… Read more — free account
Content severity in Death Note: The Last Name
What happens in Death Note: The Last Name, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:17 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:24 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in Death Note: The Last Name
None. Sexual content is not a feature of this film.
Violence and gore in Death Note: The Last Name
Moderate. Deaths are frequent but usually not graphic, depicted as characters suddenly clutching their chests and collapsing from heart attacks. One character is shot with some blood shown before dying of a heart attack. There is also a brief, non-graphic image of a past murder scene with a small amount of blood, and a car crashes through a barricade in a tense sequence.
Language in Death Note: The Last Name
Mild. The word 'bastard' is used sparingly. Other language is very infrequent and consists of minor expletives.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Death Note: The Last Name
None. There is no on-screen smoking, drinking, or drug use.
Mature themes in Death Note: The Last Name
Strong and central to the plot. The film explores complex themes of justice, morality, and vigilantism, with the protagonist descending into a villain willing to kill anyone to achieve his goals. There are several poignant deaths of major characters, instances of psychological manipulation, and discussions about the nature of good and evil. The film's conclusion deals with the ultimate fate of the soul, suggesting that users of the Death Note enter 'nothingness'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Death Note: The Last Name appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Death Note: The Last Name is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This second installment in the live-action 'Death Note' series is a dark, complex psychological thriller best suited for teens and adults. The film's PG-13 rating stems from its mature thematic content, which explores…
What age rating does Death Note: The Last Name have?
Death Note: The Last Name is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Death Note: The Last Name about?
This second installment in the live-action 'Death Note' series is a dark, complex psychological thriller best suited for teens and adults. The film's PG-13 rating stems from its mature thematic content, which explores vigilantism and murder as a means to an end, and its frequent, albeit mostly bloodless, depictions of…
Is there sex or nudity in Death Note: The Last Name?
None. Sexual content is not a feature of this film.
How violent is Death Note: The Last Name?
Moderate. Deaths are frequent but usually not graphic, depicted as characters suddenly clutching their chests and collapsing from heart attacks. One character is shot with some blood shown before dying of a heart attack. There is also a brief, non-graphic…
Is the language in Death Note: The Last Name appropriate for kids?
Mild. The word 'bastard' is used sparingly. Other language is very infrequent and consists of minor expletives.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Death Note: The Last Name?
None. There is no on-screen smoking, drinking, or drug use.
What mature themes appear in Death Note: The Last Name?
Strong and central to the plot. The film explores complex themes of justice, morality, and vigilantism, with the protagonist descending into a villain willing to kill anyone to achieve his goals. There are several poignant deaths of major characters…
How long is Death Note: The Last Name?
Death Note: The Last Name runs 140 minutes, directed by Shusuke Kaneko, released in 2006.
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