Fahrenheit 451 (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Fahrenheit 451 is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian thriller centered on Guy Montag, a fireman tasked with burning books in a society that censors all written history. Parents should be aware of frequent strong language, including multiple…

Fahrenheit 451 is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian thriller centered on Guy Montag, a fireman tasked with burning books in a society that censors all written history. Parents should be aware of frequent strong language, including multiple uses of the "f-word" and racial slurs, as well as stylized but intense scenes of fire-related…

The film contains very limited sexual content, consisting only of a brief romantic kiss and a singular piece of suggestive dialogue regarding sexual conduct.

Violence is moderate and recurring, focusing on the destruction of property and physical combat between firemen and outcasts. This includes scenes where people are beaten, a character loses a tooth during a fight, and individuals are intentionally set on fire…

Strong language is pervasive throughout the dialogue. This includes seven uses of the "f-word," several instances of "dick," and one usage of a racial slur during a discussion about literature.

There are brief, non-glorified depictions of characters consuming alcohol, such as beers, in social bar settings.

The film deals with intense dystopian themes, including state-sponsored censorship, the violent destruction of knowledge, and a history of civil war. These concepts are presented as a serious critique of authoritarian control.

Fahrenheit 451 runs 100 minutes, directed by Ramin Bahrani, released in 2018.

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