Emerald Green (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Emerald Green is the stunning conclusion to Kerstin Gier's Ruby Red Trilogy, picking up where Sapphire Blue left off, reaching new heights of intrigue and romance as Gwen finally uncovers the secrets of the time-traveling society and learns her fate.
Rated NR • 2016 • 1h 53m
The finale to a young adult time-travel trilogy, *Emerald Green* concludes the romantic adventure of Gwendolyn Shepherd as she uncovers truths about her destiny. While unrated in the US, its content aligns with a PG-13 rating due to moderate fantasy violence and a scene depicting underage drinking. The film features several non-graphic sword fights and characters in peril. One notable scene involves teenagers at a party becoming… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Emerald Green appropriate for kids?
The finale to a young adult time-travel trilogy, *Emerald Green* concludes the romantic adventure of Gwendolyn Shepherd as she uncovers truths about her destiny. While unrated in the US, its content aligns with a PG-13 rating due to moderate fantasy violence and a scene… Read more — free account
Content severity in Emerald Green
What happens in Emerald Green, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:25 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in Emerald Green
This category is very light. The central plot is a romance, which includes several scenes of embracing and passionate kissing between the teenage protagonists. In one scene, a game of strip poker is briefly shown at a party, but no nudity or sexual activity results from it.
Violence and gore in Emerald Green
Contains moderate but largely non-graphic fantasy violence. Action scenes primarily consist of swashbuckling sword fights where characters clash blades, but injuries are minimal and not bloody. There are moments of peril where characters are chased, held at gunpoint or swordpoint, and threatened by villains. A character is shot with a non-lethal tranquilizer dart.
Language in Emerald Green
Profanity is very mild and infrequent. A few instances of words like 'damn' or 'hell' may be heard in moments of frustration, but there is no strong language.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Emerald Green
There is one notable scene involving substance use. At a high school house party, teenage characters are shown drinking alcohol from red cups and bottles. Several characters are depicted as being drunk, stumbling, and acting giddy or emotional as a result.
Mature themes in Emerald Green
The film deals with themes of destiny, betrayal, and deception. Gwendolyn grapples with discovering that her family and the secret society she belongs to have been lying to her. Themes also include the conflict between love and duty, the burden of a predetermined fate, and the threat of a villain willing to kill to achieve immortality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emerald Green appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Emerald Green is best for ages 12+. It's rated NR. The finale to a young adult time-travel trilogy, *Emerald Green* concludes the romantic adventure of Gwendolyn Shepherd as she uncovers truths about her destiny. While unrated in the US, its content aligns with a PG-13…
What age rating does Emerald Green have?
Emerald Green is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Emerald Green about?
The finale to a young adult time-travel trilogy, *Emerald Green* concludes the romantic adventure of Gwendolyn Shepherd as she uncovers truths about her destiny. While unrated in the US, its content aligns with a PG-13 rating due to moderate fantasy violence and a scene depicting underage drinking. The film features…
Is there sex or nudity in Emerald Green?
This category is very light. The central plot is a romance, which includes several scenes of embracing and passionate kissing between the teenage protagonists. In one scene, a game of strip poker is briefly shown at a party, but no nudity or sexual activity…
How violent is Emerald Green?
Contains moderate but largely non-graphic fantasy violence. Action scenes primarily consist of swashbuckling sword fights where characters clash blades, but injuries are minimal and not bloody. There are moments of peril where characters are chased, held at…
Is the language in Emerald Green appropriate for kids?
Profanity is very mild and infrequent. A few instances of words like 'damn' or 'hell' may be heard in moments of frustration, but there is no strong language.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Emerald Green?
There is one notable scene involving substance use. At a high school house party, teenage characters are shown drinking alcohol from red cups and bottles. Several characters are depicted as being drunk, stumbling, and acting giddy or emotional as a result.
What mature themes appear in Emerald Green?
The film deals with themes of destiny, betrayal, and deception. Gwendolyn grapples with discovering that her family and the secret society she belongs to have been lying to her. Themes also include the conflict between love and duty, the burden of a…
How long is Emerald Green?
Emerald Green runs 113 minutes, directed by Katharina Schöde, Felix Fuchssteiner, released in 2016.
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