Fire (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Fires are raging in the Moscow region, and the forest protection airbase is on a rotation. However, experienced firefighters are in short supply and team leader Andrey Pavlovich has to take on a new recruit, Roman.
Rated NR • 2020 • 1h 40m
Fire (2020) is an unrated Russian disaster film with content best suited for teens and adults, equivalent to a strong PG-13 rating. The film centers on an elite crew of firefighters, including veteran Andrey and rookie Roman, as they battle a massive, out-of-control wildfire. The movie's rating is driven by frequent and intense scenes of peril, suspense, and the on-screen death of a main character. While sexual content and language are… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Fire appropriate for kids?
Fire (2020) is an unrated Russian disaster film with content best suited for teens and adults, equivalent to a strong PG-13 rating. The film centers on an elite crew of firefighters, including veteran Andrey and rookie Roman, as they battle a massive, out-of-control wildfire… Read more — free account
Content severity in Fire
What happens in Fire, moment by moment
- 0:07 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:18 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:33 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in Fire
Sexual content is very mild and limited to a secondary romantic subplot. The main character's daughter, Katya, is dating a rookie firefighter, Roman. They are shown kissing and embracing in a few brief scenes. There is no nudity or sexual dialogue.
Violence and gore in Fire
Violence consists of strong and frequent disaster-related peril. Characters are constantly in danger from raging fires, explosions, falling trees, and collapsing terrain. A main character dies on screen after being caught in a firestorm; the moment is intense and emotional but not graphically gory. Other scenes show people, including civilians, in grave danger and panicking. The focus is on environmental threat and heroic sacrifice rather than person-to-person fighting.
Language in Fire
Language is used infrequently. Some mild expletives like "hell" or "damn" may be heard during moments of high stress or peril, but there is no strong or frequent profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Fire
Substance use is minimal and incidental. Characters, who are adult firefighters, may be briefly shown smoking cigarettes during downtime, which is depicted as a stress response to their dangerous job. There is no depiction of drunkenness or drug use.
Mature themes in Fire
The film explores strong themes of heroism, self-sacrifice, and mortality. The death of a colleague is a central event, and the crew's subsequent grief is a major focus. Additional themes include mentor-protege dynamics under pressure and mild family conflict between a protective father and his adult daughter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fire appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Fire is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Fire (2020) is an unrated Russian disaster film with content best suited for teens and adults, equivalent to a strong PG-13 rating. The film centers on an elite crew of firefighters, including veteran Andrey and rookie…
What age rating does Fire have?
Fire is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Fire about?
Fire (2020) is an unrated Russian disaster film with content best suited for teens and adults, equivalent to a strong PG-13 rating. The film centers on an elite crew of firefighters, including veteran Andrey and rookie Roman, as they battle a massive, out-of-control wildfire. The movie's rating is driven by frequent…
Is there sex or nudity in Fire?
Sexual content is very mild and limited to a secondary romantic subplot. The main character's daughter, Katya, is dating a rookie firefighter, Roman. They are shown kissing and embracing in a few brief scenes. There is no nudity or sexual dialogue.
How violent is Fire?
Violence consists of strong and frequent disaster-related peril. Characters are constantly in danger from raging fires, explosions, falling trees, and collapsing terrain. A main character dies on screen after being caught in a firestorm; the moment is intense…
Is the language in Fire appropriate for kids?
Language is used infrequently. Some mild expletives like "hell" or "damn" may be heard during moments of high stress or peril, but there is no strong or frequent profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Fire?
Substance use is minimal and incidental. Characters, who are adult firefighters, may be briefly shown smoking cigarettes during downtime, which is depicted as a stress response to their dangerous job. There is no depiction of drunkenness or drug use.
What mature themes appear in Fire?
The film explores strong themes of heroism, self-sacrifice, and mortality. The death of a colleague is a central event, and the crew's subsequent grief is a major focus. Additional themes include mentor-protege dynamics under pressure and mild family conflict…
How long is Fire?
Fire runs 100 minutes, directed by Alexey Nuzhnyy, released in 2020.
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