Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
It’s Christmas Day on a remote human colony and the Doctor is hiding from Christmas Carols and Comedy Antlers. But when a crashed spaceship calls upon the Doctor for help, he finds himself recruited into River Song’s squad and hurled into a fast and frantic chase across the galaxy. King Hydroflax is furious, and his giant Robot bodyguard is out-of-control and coming for them all! Will Nardole survive? And when will River Song work out who the Doctor is? All will be revealed on a starliner full of galactic super-villains and a… Sign up for the full guide
Rated NR • 2015 • 1h 0m
Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song is a holiday special featuring a high-stakes, sci-fi adventure as the Doctor encounters his wife, River Song, in a case involving a cyborg king and his detached mechanical head. The episode contains mild, stylized science-fiction violence and moments of tension involving severed heads and surgical themes, though the content is largely presented with a comedic, non-realistic tone. Viewers should be… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song appropriate for kids?
Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song is a holiday special featuring a high-stakes, sci-fi adventure as the Doctor encounters his wife, River Song, in a case involving a cyborg king and his detached mechanical head. The episode contains mild, stylized science-fiction violence… Read more — free account
Content severity in Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song
What happens in Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song
There are brief, mild references to the romantic life and numerous husbands of the character River Song. The tone is suggestive in a mature, comedic fashion but lacks any explicit content.
Violence and gore in Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song
The film features stylized sci-fi violence, primarily involving cyborgs and detached, sentient heads. While surgical tools are mentioned and shown, the resulting gore is non-realistic, utilizing blue and black fluids rather than blood.
Language in Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song
No profanity or coarse language is present.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song
There is no substance use or drug-related content in the film.
Mature themes in Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song
The episode explores themes of separation, loss, and the poignant end of a long-term relationship. It balances these mature, emotional beats with lighthearted science-fiction adventure.
Scary moments in Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song 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 Husbands of River Song appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song is a holiday special featuring a high-stakes, sci-fi adventure as the Doctor encounters his wife, River Song, in a case involving a cyborg king and his detached mechanical head…
What age rating does Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song have?
Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song about?
Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song is a holiday special featuring a high-stakes, sci-fi adventure as the Doctor encounters his wife, River Song, in a case involving a cyborg king and his detached mechanical head. The episode contains mild, stylized science-fiction violence and moments of tension involving severed…
Is there sex or nudity in Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song?
There are brief, mild references to the romantic life and numerous husbands of the character River Song. The tone is suggestive in a mature, comedic fashion but lacks any explicit content.
How violent is Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song?
The film features stylized sci-fi violence, primarily involving cyborgs and detached, sentient heads. While surgical tools are mentioned and shown, the resulting gore is non-realistic, utilizing blue and black fluids rather than blood.
Is the language in Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song appropriate for kids?
No profanity or coarse language is present.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song?
There is no substance use or drug-related content in the film.
What mature themes appear in Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song?
The episode explores themes of separation, loss, and the poignant end of a long-term relationship. It balances these mature, emotional beats with lighthearted science-fiction adventure.
How long is Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song?
Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song runs 60 minutes, directed by Douglas Mackinnon, released in 2015.
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