Flicka (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Katy McLaughlin desires to work on her family's mountainside horse ranch, although her father insists she finish boarding school. Katy finds a mustang in the hills near her ranch. The headstrong 16 year old then sets her mind to tame a mustang and prove to her father she can run the ranch. But when tragedy happens, it will take all the love and strength the family can muster to restore hope.
Rated PG • 2006 • 1h 35m
Flicka is a PG-rated family drama about a headstrong teen, Katy, who tames a wild horse against her father's wishes. The film's rating is due to intense thematic elements, including heated family conflict and animal peril. The most significant content involves a mountain lion attacking a horse, resulting in bloody injuries, and a main character becoming gravely ill. There is also very mild language (e.g., "damn"), a brief moment of… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Flicka appropriate for kids?
Flicka is a PG-rated family drama about a headstrong teen, Katy, who tames a wild horse against her father's wishes. The film's rating is due to intense thematic elements, including heated family conflict and animal peril. The most significant content involves a mountain lion… Read more — free account
Content severity in Flicka
What happens in Flicka, moment by moment
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:35 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in Flicka
This category is light. In one brief scene, a character is shown in a bathtub with her bare back and the side of her breast visible. Several male characters are seen shirtless in ranching contexts. In one passing moment, a husband makes a mild romantic joke to his wife about being "naked first."
Violence and gore in Flicka
Violence is moderate and primarily involves animal peril. Katy is thrown from her horse several times, resulting in bruises. The film's most intense scene features a mountain lion attacking Flicka during a storm; the horse is tackled and shown with visible bloody wounds. A gunshot is heard off-screen, but it is later revealed to be aimed at the predator, not the injured horse.
Language in Flicka
Language is very mild, consistent with its PG rating. There are a few uses of words like "hell" and "damn," typically used during moments of frustration or in arguments.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Flicka
Substance use is very light. Adults are briefly seen drinking beer from bottles in the background during a rodeo scene. There is no smoking or drug use.
Mature themes in Flicka
Thematic material is the strongest element. The core of the film is the intense and emotional conflict between Katy and her stern father, Rob, involving shouting matches and strained communication. Themes of animal injury and a character's life-threatening illness are prominent and emotionally charged, particularly when a delirious Katy falls ill and the family fears they will lose both her and the horse.
Scary moments in Flicka
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Flicka yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flicka appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Flicka is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Flicka is a PG-rated family drama about a headstrong teen, Katy, who tames a wild horse against her father's wishes. The film's rating is due to intense thematic elements, including heated family conflict and animal…
What age rating does Flicka have?
Flicka is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Flicka about?
Flicka is a PG-rated family drama about a headstrong teen, Katy, who tames a wild horse against her father's wishes. The film's rating is due to intense thematic elements, including heated family conflict and animal peril. The most significant content involves a mountain lion attacking a horse, resulting in bloody…
Is there sex or nudity in Flicka?
This category is light. In one brief scene, a character is shown in a bathtub with her bare back and the side of her breast visible. Several male characters are seen shirtless in ranching contexts. In one passing moment, a husband makes a mild romantic joke…
How violent is Flicka?
Violence is moderate and primarily involves animal peril. Katy is thrown from her horse several times, resulting in bruises. The film's most intense scene features a mountain lion attacking Flicka during a storm; the horse is tackled and shown with visible…
Is the language in Flicka appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild, consistent with its PG rating. There are a few uses of words like "hell" and "damn," typically used during moments of frustration or in arguments.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Flicka?
Substance use is very light. Adults are briefly seen drinking beer from bottles in the background during a rodeo scene. There is no smoking or drug use.
What mature themes appear in Flicka?
Thematic material is the strongest element. The core of the film is the intense and emotional conflict between Katy and her stern father, Rob, involving shouting matches and strained communication. Themes of animal injury and a character's life-threatening…
How long is Flicka?
Flicka runs 95 minutes, directed by Michael Mayer, released in 2006.
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