Doctor Who: The Snowmen (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The Doctor has retired to 1892 London. Despite the protests of his allies, he is determined to keep out of mankind's affairs. However, a governess named Clara has stumbled upon a plot which only the Doctor can unravel, involving the death of her predecessor in ice and the sinister Dr. Simeon, who controls monsters made of sentient snow. And there is another mystery afoot: Clara is the spitting image of Oswin Oswald, whom the Doctor saw die in the Dalek asylum...
Rated NR • 2012 • 1h 0m
This Doctor Who Christmas special contains content equivalent to a TV-PG rating, centered on fantasy peril and some scary imagery. The primary concerns for parents involve monstrous, sharp-toothed snowmen that menace the main characters and the on-screen death of a major character, Clara, who falls from a great height, which may be upsetting for younger or more sensitive viewers. The story sees a retired Doctor drawn back into action… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Doctor Who: The Snowmen appropriate for kids?
This Doctor Who Christmas special contains content equivalent to a TV-PG rating, centered on fantasy peril and some scary imagery. The primary concerns for parents involve monstrous, sharp-toothed snowmen that menace the main characters and the on-screen death of a major… Read more — free account
Content severity in Doctor Who: The Snowmen
What happens in Doctor Who: The Snowmen, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:10 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:17 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in Doctor Who: The Snowmen
This category is very light and consists of mild innuendo. A character jokingly implies she is watching a man's behind as he climbs a ladder. Another character mentions having been 'upstairs... kissing' with a woman. A female character also briefly wears a form-fitting leather outfit.
Violence and gore in Doctor Who: The Snowmen
Violence is mild and consists of fantasy peril. The primary threats are from animated snowmen with sharp teeth and a reanimated, frozen governess. Characters are chased and cornered, and there are brief moments of intimidation, but no gore or explicit harm is shown from these encounters.
Language in Doctor Who: The Snowmen
Language is very mild. A character exclaims "bleeding 'ell" once, a British slang term similar in weight to "bloody hell."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Doctor Who: The Snowmen
This category is essentially absent. There are some background, innocuous references to alcohol consistent with the Victorian setting, but no on-screen consumption or focus on substances.
Mature themes in Doctor Who: The Snowmen
Grief, loss, and sacrifice are central themes. The Doctor is shown grieving the loss of his previous companions and has retired from saving the world. The episode features the on-screen death of a major, likable character, which is presented as a tragic and emotional moment. The villain's origin is tied to childhood loneliness and manipulation.
Scary moments in Doctor Who: The Snowmen
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Doctor Who: The Snowmen appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Doctor Who: The Snowmen is best for ages 9+. It's rated NR. This Doctor Who Christmas special contains content equivalent to a TV-PG rating, centered on fantasy peril and some scary imagery. The primary concerns for parents involve monstrous, sharp-toothed snowmen that menace…
What age rating does Doctor Who: The Snowmen have?
Doctor Who: The Snowmen is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.
What is Doctor Who: The Snowmen about?
This Doctor Who Christmas special contains content equivalent to a TV-PG rating, centered on fantasy peril and some scary imagery. The primary concerns for parents involve monstrous, sharp-toothed snowmen that menace the main characters and the on-screen death of a major character, Clara, who falls from a great…
Is there sex or nudity in Doctor Who: The Snowmen?
This category is very light and consists of mild innuendo. A character jokingly implies she is watching a man's behind as he climbs a ladder. Another character mentions having been 'upstairs... kissing' with a woman. A female character also briefly wears a…
How violent is Doctor Who: The Snowmen?
Violence is mild and consists of fantasy peril. The primary threats are from animated snowmen with sharp teeth and a reanimated, frozen governess. Characters are chased and cornered, and there are brief moments of intimidation, but no gore or explicit harm is…
Is the language in Doctor Who: The Snowmen appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild. A character exclaims "bleeding 'ell" once, a British slang term similar in weight to "bloody hell."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Doctor Who: The Snowmen?
This category is essentially absent. There are some background, innocuous references to alcohol consistent with the Victorian setting, but no on-screen consumption or focus on substances.
What mature themes appear in Doctor Who: The Snowmen?
Grief, loss, and sacrifice are central themes. The Doctor is shown grieving the loss of his previous companions and has retired from saving the world. The episode features the on-screen death of a major, likable character, which is presented as a tragic and…
How long is Doctor Who: The Snowmen?
Doctor Who: The Snowmen runs 60 minutes, directed by Saul Metzstein, released in 2012.
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