Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In 2013, something terrible is awakening in London's National Gallery; in 1562, a murderous plot is afoot in Elizabethan England; and somewhere in space an ancient battle reaches its devastating conclusion. All of reality is at stake as the Doctor's own dangerous past comes back to haunt him.
Rated NR • 2013 • 1h 17m
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor is a science-fiction adventure special celebrating the show's history by bringing together three incarnations of the Time Lord. Parents should be aware of intermittent fantasy violence involving alien laser weapons and chaotic battle sequences during the Time War, though none of it is graphic or bloody. The film features light romantic dialogue, mild innuendo, and some intense emotional stakes… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor appropriate for kids?
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor is a science-fiction adventure special celebrating the show's history by bringing together three incarnations of the Time Lord. Parents should be aware of intermittent fantasy violence involving alien laser weapons and chaotic battle sequences… Read more — free account
Content severity in Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
What happens in Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
Contains mild, playful innuendo. The Tenth Doctor makes a comment about his history with Elizabeth I and is seen kissing two women in a brief, comedic context. A character also describes another as "hot."
Violence and gore in Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
Features standard sci-fi action, including laser fire and brief scenes of soldiers being hit by energy weapons during the Time War. While characters perish in these battles, the depiction is non-graphic and focused on spectacle rather than injury detail. Alien Zygons also infiltrate human society, leading to brief moments of physical confrontation.
Language in Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
Language is very mild. There are no f-bombs or harsh profanity, with only occasional exclamations that fit a standard television rating for family audiences.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
There is a brief, passing verbal reference to alcohol, but no actual consumption or focus on substances.
Mature themes in Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
The story deals with heavy themes, including the moral weight of war, the concept of genocide, and the regret of a man who believes he destroyed his own people. These topics are handled with dramatic weight but remain appropriate for a teen audience.
Scary moments in Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor is a science-fiction adventure special celebrating the show's history by bringing together three incarnations of the Time Lord. Parents should be aware of intermittent fantasy violence…
What age rating does Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor have?
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor about?
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor is a science-fiction adventure special celebrating the show's history by bringing together three incarnations of the Time Lord. Parents should be aware of intermittent fantasy violence involving alien laser weapons and chaotic battle sequences during the Time War, though none of it is…
Is there sex or nudity in Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor?
Contains mild, playful innuendo. The Tenth Doctor makes a comment about his history with Elizabeth I and is seen kissing two women in a brief, comedic context. A character also describes another as "hot."
How violent is Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor?
Features standard sci-fi action, including laser fire and brief scenes of soldiers being hit by energy weapons during the Time War. While characters perish in these battles, the depiction is non-graphic and focused on spectacle rather than injury detail…
Is the language in Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild. There are no f-bombs or harsh profanity, with only occasional exclamations that fit a standard television rating for family audiences.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor?
There is a brief, passing verbal reference to alcohol, but no actual consumption or focus on substances.
What mature themes appear in Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor?
The story deals with heavy themes, including the moral weight of war, the concept of genocide, and the regret of a man who believes he destroyed his own people. These topics are handled with dramatic weight but remain appropriate for a teen audience.
How long is Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor?
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor runs 77 minutes, directed by Nick Hurran, released in 2013.
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