Divergent (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In a world divided into factions based on personality types, Tris learns that she's been classified as Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it's too late.
Rated PG-13 • 2014 • 2h 20m
This film earns its PG-13 rating for intense and frequent, though largely bloodless, violence and mature thematic elements. The story follows Tris Prior in a dystopian Chicago where she joins the Dauntless faction, a group that values bravery, leading to numerous scenes of brutal training. Parents should be aware of fistfights, knife-throwing, gun violence that results in the on-screen deaths of main characters' parents, and a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Divergent appropriate for kids?
This film earns its PG-13 rating for intense and frequent, though largely bloodless, violence and mature thematic elements. The story follows Tris Prior in a dystopian Chicago where she joins the Dauntless faction, a group that values bravery, leading to numerous scenes of… Read more — free account
Content severity in Divergent
What happens in Divergent, moment by moment
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:17 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in Divergent
Contains some sensuality. A man is seen shirtless, showing his back tattoos to a woman, followed by passionate kissing. In another scene, women train in sports bras. A frightening simulation involves a character fighting off an implied, but not shown, sexual assault.
Violence and gore in Divergent
Violence is frequent and intense, forming the core of the film's action. Numerous training sequences show teens in brutal fistfights, resulting in bloody lips and bruised faces. One scene features knives being thrown at a character, with one nicking her ear and drawing blood. Later, a character is ambushed and beaten by a group. The climax involves widespread gun violence, with mind-controlled soldiers executing unarmed civilians and the on-screen deaths of two parents. A character also stabs another's hand with a…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Divergent
Language is very mild and infrequent. There are a few uses of terms like "hell," but no major profanity is used.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Divergent
Substance use is a key sci-fi plot element. Characters are injected in the neck with a serum, first described as a tracker but later revealed to be a mind-control agent. Several major scenes feature characters acting zombie-like under the serum's influence, and a character is forcibly injected with it near the end.
Mature themes in Divergent
The film explores strong and mature themes. A major character dies by suicide, jumping into a chasm; the act is not seen, but his body is shown and the death is a significant plot point. The deaths of parents are shown on-screen during a raid. The concept of child abuse is discussed when a character reveals his father used to beat him. Intense psychological fear is a recurring theme, depicted through simulations where characters face terrifying scenarios like drowning, being burned, or attacked by animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Divergent appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Divergent is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This film earns its PG-13 rating for intense and frequent, though largely bloodless, violence and mature thematic elements. The story follows Tris Prior in a dystopian Chicago where she joins the Dauntless faction, a…
What age rating does Divergent have?
Divergent is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Divergent about?
This film earns its PG-13 rating for intense and frequent, though largely bloodless, violence and mature thematic elements. The story follows Tris Prior in a dystopian Chicago where she joins the Dauntless faction, a group that values bravery, leading to numerous scenes of brutal training. Parents should be aware of…
Is there sex or nudity in Divergent?
Contains some sensuality. A man is seen shirtless, showing his back tattoos to a woman, followed by passionate kissing. In another scene, women train in sports bras. A frightening simulation involves a character fighting off an implied, but not shown, sexual…
How violent is Divergent?
Violence is frequent and intense, forming the core of the film's action. Numerous training sequences show teens in brutal fistfights, resulting in bloody lips and bruised faces. One scene features knives being thrown at a character, with one nicking her ear…
Is the language in Divergent appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild and infrequent. There are a few uses of terms like "hell," but no major profanity is used.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Divergent?
Substance use is a key sci-fi plot element. Characters are injected in the neck with a serum, first described as a tracker but later revealed to be a mind-control agent. Several major scenes feature characters acting zombie-like under the serum's influence…
What mature themes appear in Divergent?
The film explores strong and mature themes. A major character dies by suicide, jumping into a chasm; the act is not seen, but his body is shown and the death is a significant plot point. The deaths of parents are shown on-screen during a raid. The concept of…
How long is Divergent?
Divergent runs 140 minutes, directed by Neil Burger, released in 2014.
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