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Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Fifteen years ago in a barren stretch of the Pacific, a cruise ship collided with an iceberg and was lost at sea. More than a decade later, Hideto Yashiro—a ship engineer—died in a fatal car accident. The unlikely connection between these events only comes to light on the luxury liner St. Aphrodite during her maiden voyage. Aboard it on a much needed vacation, Kogorou Mouri, his daughter Ran, Conan Edogawa, and the Detective Boys enjoy a trip provided by Sonoko Suzuki's family. But their fun is soon cut short when a game of… Sign up for the full guide

Rated PG-13 • 2005 • 1h 50m

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This animated detective adventure, the 9th entry in the Detective Conan film series, earns its PG-13 rating with mature thematic content centered on a complex murder mystery aboard a luxury cruise liner. The film deals with multiple murders, revenge plots, and a conspiracy to sink a ship for insurance money. While violence is not overly graphic, it includes the discovery of murder victims (one stabbed, one thrown overboard), multiple… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Minami Takayama
Minami Takayama
Kappei Yamaguchi
Kappei Yamaguchi
Wakana Yamazaki
Wakana Yamazaki
Akira Kamiya
Akira Kamiya
Kenichi Ogata
Kenichi Ogata
Megumi Hayashibara
Megumi Hayashibara
Yukiko Iwai
Yukiko Iwai
Ikue Otani
Ikue Otani
Wataru Takagi
Wataru Takagi
Naoko Matsui
Naoko Matsui
Chafurin
Chafurin
Kazuhiko Inoue
Kazuhiko Inoue
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Is Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths appropriate for kids?

This animated detective adventure, the 9th entry in the Detective Conan film series, earns its PG-13 rating with mature thematic content centered on a complex murder mystery aboard a luxury cruise liner. The film deals with multiple murders, revenge plots, and a conspiracy to… Read more — free account

Content severity in Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths

Sex None 0/10
Violence Strong 6/10
Language None 0/10
Substances Moderate 3/10
Themes Strong 7/10

What happens in Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths, moment by moment

  1. 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
  2. 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
  3. 0:23 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
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Sex and nudity in Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths

None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.

Violence and gore in Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths

The film's violence is tied to its murder mystery plot. Two murders occur; one victim is found stabbed (a brief, non-graphic image of the body) and another is thrown overboard (not shown, but discussed). A character dies in a car crash at the beginning of the film. Later, bombs are detonated on the ship, causing explosions, panic, and structural damage. A brief chase scene on jet skis ends with a criminal being non-violently subdued.

Language in Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths

None. There is no profanity or strong language in the film.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths

A past plot point involves a ship captain being drugged and incapacitated. Adults are seen with drinks like wine and champagne at a formal party on the cruise ship, but there is no drunkenness or substance abuse.

Mature themes in Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths

Mature themes are central to the story. The plot revolves around murders motivated by revenge for past deaths. A major element is a conspiracy involving the deliberate sinking of a passenger ship for insurance fraud, a dark and cold-blooded concept. Characters experience intense peril, particularly when the ship is bombed and begins to sink, trapping a major character below deck.

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Is Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This animated detective adventure, the 9th entry in the Detective Conan film series, earns its PG-13 rating with mature thematic content centered on a complex murder mystery aboard a luxury cruise liner. The film deals…

What age rating does Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths have?

Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths about?

This animated detective adventure, the 9th entry in the Detective Conan film series, earns its PG-13 rating with mature thematic content centered on a complex murder mystery aboard a luxury cruise liner. The film deals with multiple murders, revenge plots, and a conspiracy to sink a ship for insurance money. While…

Is there sex or nudity in Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths?

None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.

How violent is Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths?

The film's violence is tied to its murder mystery plot. Two murders occur; one victim is found stabbed (a brief, non-graphic image of the body) and another is thrown overboard (not shown, but discussed). A character dies in a car crash at the beginning of the…

Is the language in Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths appropriate for kids?

None. There is no profanity or strong language in the film.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths?

A past plot point involves a ship captain being drugged and incapacitated. Adults are seen with drinks like wine and champagne at a formal party on the cruise ship, but there is no drunkenness or substance abuse.

What mature themes appear in Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths?

Mature themes are central to the story. The plot revolves around murders motivated by revenge for past deaths. A major element is a conspiracy involving the deliberate sinking of a passenger ship for insurance fraud, a dark and cold-blooded concept…

How long is Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths?

Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths runs 110 minutes, directed by Yasuichiro Yamamoto, released in 2005.

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