Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street (2002) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Noah's Ark, the latest innovation in VR technology, is set for a showcase to Japan's privileged children. However, their carefree fun is cut short when a company employee is found murdered, with his dying message pointing to a clue hidden within the Ark. Along with the Detective Boys and Ran Mouri, Conan Edogawa enters Noah's Ark to solve this mystery and ensure the perpetrator is caught.
Rated PG-13 • 2002 • 1h 47m
This animated mystery film earns its PG-13 rating primarily through mature and intense thematic material. "Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street" plunges its young characters into a deadly virtual reality game where failure means real-world death. The plot is initiated by an off-screen murder and, most significantly, features the apparent suicide of a child prodigy in its opening minutes. Parents should be aware of sustained… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street appropriate for kids?
This animated mystery film earns its PG-13 rating primarily through mature and intense thematic material. "Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street" plunges its young characters into a deadly virtual reality game where failure means real-world death. The plot is initiated by… Read more — free account
Content severity in Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street
What happens in Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 8/10
- 0:16 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:27 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
Sex and nudity in Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or romantic innuendo.
Violence and gore in Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street
Violence is moderate in intensity but consistent. The film opens with the discovery of a murder victim, with some bloodstains shown on a keyboard. The main plot involves children trapped in a virtual game where they are hunted by the infamous serial killer Jack the Ripper. Scenes include characters being stalked, chased, and "eliminated" from the game (they disappear without gore). The climax features a perilous fight on top of a runaway train which ends with a large, destructive crash.
Language in Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street
Language is very mild. There may be occasional, infrequent uses of exclamations like "damn" or "hell" during moments of peril or stress, but there is no strong or frequent profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street
None. No characters are shown smoking, drinking alcohol, or using drugs.
Mature themes in Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street
Thematic content is strong and is the primary reason for the rating. The film begins with the implied off-screen suicide of a 10-year-old child prodigy. The central premise involves child endangerment on a mass scale, as an AI threatens to kill 50 children. The plot also revolves around solving a murder mystery and confronting a legacy of violence passed down through generations. A major character makes a noble and impactful self-sacrifice to save others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This animated mystery film earns its PG-13 rating primarily through mature and intense thematic material. "Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street" plunges its young characters into a deadly virtual reality game…
What age rating does Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street have?
Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street about?
This animated mystery film earns its PG-13 rating primarily through mature and intense thematic material. "Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street" plunges its young characters into a deadly virtual reality game where failure means real-world death. The plot is initiated by an off-screen murder and, most…
Is there sex or nudity in Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street?
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or romantic innuendo.
How violent is Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street?
Violence is moderate in intensity but consistent. The film opens with the discovery of a murder victim, with some bloodstains shown on a keyboard. The main plot involves children trapped in a virtual game where they are hunted by the infamous serial killer…
Is the language in Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild. There may be occasional, infrequent uses of exclamations like "damn" or "hell" during moments of peril or stress, but there is no strong or frequent profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street?
None. No characters are shown smoking, drinking alcohol, or using drugs.
What mature themes appear in Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street?
Thematic content is strong and is the primary reason for the rating. The film begins with the implied off-screen suicide of a 10-year-old child prodigy. The central premise involves child endangerment on a mass scale, as an AI threatens to kill 50 children…
How long is Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street?
Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street runs 107 minutes, directed by Kenji Kodama, released in 2002.
Where can I read the full Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street parent guide?
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