Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close follows a grieving nine-year-old boy, Oskar Schell, as he navigates the aftermath of his father's death in the 9/11 attacks. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for its intense emotional…

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close follows a grieving nine-year-old boy, Oskar Schell, as he navigates the aftermath of his father's death in the 9/11 attacks. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for its intense emotional weight, exploration of trauma, and disturbing depictions of the 9/11 tragedy. Parents should be…

There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.

The violence is moderate and largely psychological or self-inflicted. Oskar, struggling with grief, pinches himself until he bleeds. There are also vivid, harrowing visual depictions of the 9/11 attacks, including silhouettes of people falling from the towers.

Language is mild, with occasional usage of terms like 'dickhead', 'arsehole', 'spaz', and 'retard'. Some characters also engage in rapid-fire wordplay that sounds like profanity.

Substance use is light. Adult characters are occasionally seen drinking wine, and there is a brief scene where a man attempts to hide a bottle of whiskey.

The film deals with heavy, mature themes including traumatic loss, severe grief, anxiety, and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Oskar's behavior includes signs of emotional distress and potential mental health struggles, which are presented with raw intensity.

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close runs 129 minutes, directed by Stephen Daldry, released in 2011.

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