Dragonfly (2002) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A grieving doctor is being contacted by his late wife through his patient's near death experiences.
Rated PG-13 • 2002 • 1h 44m
Dragonfly is a supernatural thriller whose PG-13 rating is earned primarily for its intense thematic material and some scary moments. The film follows Dr. Joe Darrow as he grieves the sudden death of his pregnant wife, Emily, and begins to believe she is contacting him from the afterlife. Parents should be aware of the film's central focus on spousal death, grief, and the afterlife, which is emotionally heavy. There are also scenes of… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Dragonfly appropriate for kids?
Dragonfly is a supernatural thriller whose PG-13 rating is earned primarily for its intense thematic material and some scary moments. The film follows Dr. Joe Darrow as he grieves the sudden death of his pregnant wife, Emily, and begins to believe she is contacting him from the… Read more — free account
Content severity in Dragonfly
What happens in Dragonfly, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:09 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Dragonfly
None. Sexual content is not a feature of this film.
Violence and gore in Dragonfly
Violence is moderate and mostly consists of peril and disaster. A fatal bus crash that plunges into a river is a central plot element, though the immediate impact is not depicted graphically. Later, a main character becomes trapped in the submerged bus and nearly drowns in a tense sequence. Several scenes take place in a hospital, showing a child's heart stopping and the ensuing medical emergency. In one scene, characters are confronted by villagers holding weapons, creating a moment of tension.
Language in Dragonfly
Language is infrequent and mild. The dialogue contains occasional uses of words like 'hell' but is largely free of strong profanity. The film's rating is not driven by its language content.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Dragonfly
None. There is no depiction of substance use.
Mature themes in Dragonfly
Themes are strong and are the primary reason for the film's rating. The entire story is driven by the intense grief of a husband mourning his pregnant wife's sudden death. The film heavily explores supernatural concepts, including near-death experiences, spirits contacting the living, and the possibility of an afterlife, which can be scary or unsettling. There are several emotionally intense scenes in a pediatric oncology unit, including a child's clinical death and subsequent revival. The plot's resolution…
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Is Dragonfly appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Dragonfly is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Dragonfly is a supernatural thriller whose PG-13 rating is earned primarily for its intense thematic material and some scary moments. The film follows Dr. Joe Darrow as he grieves the sudden death of his pregnant wife…
What age rating does Dragonfly have?
Dragonfly is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Dragonfly about?
Dragonfly is a supernatural thriller whose PG-13 rating is earned primarily for its intense thematic material and some scary moments. The film follows Dr. Joe Darrow as he grieves the sudden death of his pregnant wife, Emily, and begins to believe she is contacting him from the afterlife. Parents should be aware of…
Is there sex or nudity in Dragonfly?
None. Sexual content is not a feature of this film.
How violent is Dragonfly?
Violence is moderate and mostly consists of peril and disaster. A fatal bus crash that plunges into a river is a central plot element, though the immediate impact is not depicted graphically. Later, a main character becomes trapped in the submerged bus and…
Is the language in Dragonfly appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and mild. The dialogue contains occasional uses of words like 'hell' but is largely free of strong profanity. The film's rating is not driven by its language content.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dragonfly?
None. There is no depiction of substance use.
What mature themes appear in Dragonfly?
Themes are strong and are the primary reason for the film's rating. The entire story is driven by the intense grief of a husband mourning his pregnant wife's sudden death. The film heavily explores supernatural concepts, including near-death experiences…
How long is Dragonfly?
Dragonfly runs 104 minutes, directed by Tom Shadyac, released in 2002.
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