Fatima (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In 1917, outside the parish of Fátima, Portugal, a 10-year-old girl and her two younger cousins witness multiple visitations of the Virgin Mary, who tells them that only prayer and suffering will bring an end to World War I. As secularist government officials and Church leaders try to force the children to recant their story, word of the sighting spreads across the country, inspiring religious pilgrims to flock to the site in hopes of witnessing a miracle..
Rated PG-13 • 2020 • 1h 53m
Fatima is a faith-based drama set in 1917 Portugal that explores the religious visions experienced by ten-year-old Lúcia dos Santos and her cousins. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for sequences depicting war-related violence and intense, sometimes disturbing imagery regarding the children's visions. Parents should be aware of scenes involving gunfire, blood, and the systemic intimidation of children by secular government officials… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Fatima appropriate for kids?
Fatima is a faith-based drama set in 1917 Portugal that explores the religious visions experienced by ten-year-old Lúcia dos Santos and her cousins. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for sequences depicting war-related violence and intense, sometimes disturbing imagery regarding… Read more — free account
Content severity in Fatima
What happens in Fatima, moment by moment
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:45 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 1:02 🍷 Substances 1/10
Sex and nudity in Fatima
The content is limited to one brief scene where a woman is shown changing her clothes at night, wearing form-fitting undergarments while speaking to her husband.
Violence and gore in Fatima
There are brief but intense sequences of war violence, including a depiction of a battlefield where soldiers are shot, resulting in visible blood spray. These scenes are used to represent the horrors of conflict within a visionary context.
Language in Fatima
There is no profanity in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Fatima
There is a brief, incidental background shot of a character consuming an alcoholic beverage in a period-appropriate tavern setting.
Mature themes in Fatima
The film centers on religious faith, the suffering of children, and conflict between spiritual beliefs and secular authority. It touches on themes of war, death, and the intense pressure placed on the young protagonists by adults.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fatima appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Fatima is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Fatima is a faith-based drama set in 1917 Portugal that explores the religious visions experienced by ten-year-old Lúcia dos Santos and her cousins. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for sequences depicting war-related…
What age rating does Fatima have?
Fatima is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Fatima about?
Fatima is a faith-based drama set in 1917 Portugal that explores the religious visions experienced by ten-year-old Lúcia dos Santos and her cousins. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for sequences depicting war-related violence and intense, sometimes disturbing imagery regarding the children's visions. Parents should…
Is there sex or nudity in Fatima?
The content is limited to one brief scene where a woman is shown changing her clothes at night, wearing form-fitting undergarments while speaking to her husband.
How violent is Fatima?
There are brief but intense sequences of war violence, including a depiction of a battlefield where soldiers are shot, resulting in visible blood spray. These scenes are used to represent the horrors of conflict within a visionary context.
Is the language in Fatima appropriate for kids?
There is no profanity in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Fatima?
There is a brief, incidental background shot of a character consuming an alcoholic beverage in a period-appropriate tavern setting.
What mature themes appear in Fatima?
The film centers on religious faith, the suffering of children, and conflict between spiritual beliefs and secular authority. It touches on themes of war, death, and the intense pressure placed on the young protagonists by adults.
How long is Fatima?
Fatima runs 113 minutes, directed by Marco Pontecorvo, released in 2020.
Where can I read the full Fatima parent guide?
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