Duma (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
An orphaned cheetah becomes the best friend and pet of a young boy living in South Africa.
Rated PG • 2005 • 1h 40m
A young boy travels across the South African wilderness to return his pet cheetah to its natural habitat. The film is rated PG and recommended for ages 8 and up due to intense sequences of wilderness peril and the emotional themes of grieving a parent. While there is very little profanity, the realistic threat from predators and the protagonist's survival struggle may be too tense for very young viewers.
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Is Duma appropriate for kids?
A young boy travels across the South African wilderness to return his pet cheetah to its natural habitat. The film is rated PG and recommended for ages 8 and up due to intense sequences of wilderness peril and the emotional themes of grieving a parent. While there is very little… Read more — free account
Content severity in Duma
What happens in Duma, moment by moment
- 0:26 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:36 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 1:06 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in Duma
None.
Violence and gore in Duma
Moderate. Wilderness peril — a crocodile attack, predators, and survival danger; the boy's father has recently died. Bloodless but tense and emotional.
Language in Duma
Mild. A couple of mild words.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Duma
None of note.
Mature themes in Duma
Friendship, grief over a father, letting go, and the wild. A beautiful, emotional boy-and-his-animal adventure; the peril and loss give it weight.
Scary moments in Duma
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Duma 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 Duma appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Duma is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. A young boy travels across the South African wilderness to return his pet cheetah to its natural habitat. The film is rated PG and recommended for ages 8 and up due to intense sequences of wilderness peril and the…
What age rating does Duma have?
Duma is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Duma about?
A young boy travels across the South African wilderness to return his pet cheetah to its natural habitat. The film is rated PG and recommended for ages 8 and up due to intense sequences of wilderness peril and the emotional themes of grieving a parent. While there is very little profanity, the realistic threat from…
Is there sex or nudity in Duma?
None.
How violent is Duma?
Moderate. Wilderness peril — a crocodile attack, predators, and survival danger; the boy's father has recently died. Bloodless but tense and emotional.
Is the language in Duma appropriate for kids?
Mild. A couple of mild words.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Duma?
None of note.
What mature themes appear in Duma?
Friendship, grief over a father, letting go, and the wild. A beautiful, emotional boy-and-his-animal adventure; the peril and loss give it weight.
How long is Duma?
Duma runs 100 minutes, directed by Carroll Ballard, released in 2005.
Where can I read the full Duma parent guide?
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