Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Gellert Grindelwald has escaped imprisonment and has begun gathering followers to his cause—elevating wizards above all non-magical beings. The only one capable of putting a stop to him is the wizard he once called his closest friend, Albus Dumbledore. However, Dumbledore will need to seek help from the wizard who had thwarted Grindelwald once before, his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family… Sign up for the full guide
Rated PG-13 • 2018 • 2h 14m
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald follows Newt Scamander as he navigates a dark conspiracy led by the wizard Gellert Grindelwald, who seeks to assert magical dominance over non-magical people. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for intense fantasy violence, dark magical themes, and unsettling imagery involving the death of characters and infants. While it avoids explicit sexual content or significant profanity, the tone is… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald appropriate for kids?
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald follows Newt Scamander as he navigates a dark conspiracy led by the wizard Gellert Grindelwald, who seeks to assert magical dominance over non-magical people. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for intense fantasy violence, dark magical… Read more — free account
Content severity in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
What happens in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, moment by moment
- 0:12 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:40 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
None. There are no sexual encounters or nudity, though romantic tension exists between characters like Newt and Tina.
Violence and gore in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Frequent fantasy violence includes spellcasting duels, physical combat, and magical lethality. Characters are killed by magical fires and curses, often with minimal blood but significant emotional stakes.
Language in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
None. The film contains no profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Mild. Several scenes feature characters smoking pipes and cigarettes, and social drinking (beer, wine, champagne) is depicted at dinner settings.
Mature themes in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Mature themes include prejudice, ideological extremism, death of infants, and the tragic consequences of a dark magical pact. The narrative deals heavily with feelings of abandonment and familial secrets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald follows Newt Scamander as he navigates a dark conspiracy led by the wizard Gellert Grindelwald, who seeks to assert magical dominance over non-magical people. The film is…
What age rating does Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald have?
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald about?
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald follows Newt Scamander as he navigates a dark conspiracy led by the wizard Gellert Grindelwald, who seeks to assert magical dominance over non-magical people. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for intense fantasy violence, dark magical themes, and unsettling imagery…
Is there sex or nudity in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?
None. There are no sexual encounters or nudity, though romantic tension exists between characters like Newt and Tina.
How violent is Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?
Frequent fantasy violence includes spellcasting duels, physical combat, and magical lethality. Characters are killed by magical fires and curses, often with minimal blood but significant emotional stakes.
Is the language in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald appropriate for kids?
None. The film contains no profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?
Mild. Several scenes feature characters smoking pipes and cigarettes, and social drinking (beer, wine, champagne) is depicted at dinner settings.
What mature themes appear in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?
Mature themes include prejudice, ideological extremism, death of infants, and the tragic consequences of a dark magical pact. The narrative deals heavily with feelings of abandonment and familial secrets.
How long is Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald runs 134 minutes, directed by David Yates, released in 2018.
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