Faith Like Potatoes (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Frank Rautenbach leads a strong cast as Angus Buchan, a Zambian farmer of Scottish heritage, who leaves his farm in the midst of political unrest and racially charged land reclaims and travels south with his family to start a better life in KwaZulu Natal,South Africa.
Rated PG • 2006 • 1h 56m
Faith Like Potatoes is rated PG for thematic material, a disturbing accident scene, and some mild language. The film follows Angus Buchan, a farmer who moves his family from Zambia to South Africa and struggles with anger, hardship, and a crisis of faith. Parents should be aware of a moderately intense scene where a child is run over by a tractor, with some bloody results shown. Other content includes a character's struggle with… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Faith Like Potatoes appropriate for kids?
Faith Like Potatoes is rated PG for thematic material, a disturbing accident scene, and some mild language. The film follows Angus Buchan, a farmer who moves his family from Zambia to South Africa and struggles with anger, hardship, and a crisis of faith. Parents should be aware… Read more — free account
Content severity in Faith Like Potatoes
What happens in Faith Like Potatoes, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:17 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:26 🍷 Substances 4/10
Sex and nudity in Faith Like Potatoes
Sexual content is minimal. It consists of a few kisses between the main character and his wife, and some scenes where the male protagonist is seen shirtless.
Violence and gore in Faith Like Potatoes
Violence is moderate but includes one particularly intense and distressing scene where a child is run over by a tractor; the aftermath shows bloody injuries, including the boy vomiting blood. Other scenes include a man screaming in rage and shoving others, a character's arm being briefly burned in a fire, and a hog being shot off-screen with some blood seen on a man's shirt.
Language in Faith Like Potatoes
Language is very mild. The word 'bloody' is used a few times as an exclamation of frustration, but there is no other significant profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Faith Like Potatoes
Substance use is shown moderately, primarily depicting the main character's struggle with alcoholism before his religious conversion. He is shown drinking heavily to the point of drunkenness and it is mentioned that he throws up off-screen. There is also a brief, incidental scene of social smoking.
Mature themes in Faith Like Potatoes
The film's core explores mature themes of Christian faith, personal crisis, and redemption. It depicts a man's struggle with uncontrollable anger, his descent into alcoholism, and family hardship. The narrative also touches on racial tensions in post-apartheid South Africa, coping with peril, and the power of prayer.
Scary moments in Faith Like Potatoes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Faith Like Potatoes appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Faith Like Potatoes is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Faith Like Potatoes is rated PG for thematic material, a disturbing accident scene, and some mild language. The film follows Angus Buchan, a farmer who moves his family from Zambia to South Africa and struggles with…
What age rating does Faith Like Potatoes have?
Faith Like Potatoes is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Faith Like Potatoes about?
Faith Like Potatoes is rated PG for thematic material, a disturbing accident scene, and some mild language. The film follows Angus Buchan, a farmer who moves his family from Zambia to South Africa and struggles with anger, hardship, and a crisis of faith. Parents should be aware of a moderately intense scene where a…
Is there sex or nudity in Faith Like Potatoes?
Sexual content is minimal. It consists of a few kisses between the main character and his wife, and some scenes where the male protagonist is seen shirtless.
How violent is Faith Like Potatoes?
Violence is moderate but includes one particularly intense and distressing scene where a child is run over by a tractor; the aftermath shows bloody injuries, including the boy vomiting blood. Other scenes include a man screaming in rage and shoving others, a…
Is the language in Faith Like Potatoes appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild. The word 'bloody' is used a few times as an exclamation of frustration, but there is no other significant profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Faith Like Potatoes?
Substance use is shown moderately, primarily depicting the main character's struggle with alcoholism before his religious conversion. He is shown drinking heavily to the point of drunkenness and it is mentioned that he throws up off-screen. There is also a…
What mature themes appear in Faith Like Potatoes?
The film's core explores mature themes of Christian faith, personal crisis, and redemption. It depicts a man's struggle with uncontrollable anger, his descent into alcoholism, and family hardship. The narrative also touches on racial tensions in…
How long is Faith Like Potatoes?
Faith Like Potatoes runs 116 minutes, directed by Regardt van den Bergh, released in 2006.
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