Flight Crew (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A story about bravery, self-sacrifice and human dignity put on trial by the merciless power of nature. A young pilot is fired from military air force after disobeying an absurd order. He gets a job as a co-pilot with a civil airline. Being brutally honest and direct, he is not on best terms with his new colleagues. During a flight to Asia his crew receives a distress message from a volcanic island and makes a decision to attempt a rescue mission. Will it be a success? Will they survive the disaster? They have a single chance to find… Sign up for the full guide
Rated NR • 2016 • 2h 18m
This intense Russian disaster film, 'Flight Crew', earns its unrated status through sustained sequences of life-threatening peril and mature themes. The story follows a disgraced pilot, Alexey Gushchin, who joins a commercial airline only to fly into a natural disaster requiring a harrowing rescue. Parents should be aware of frequent and intense disaster violence, including a volcanic eruption, earthquakes, and multiple plane crashes… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Flight Crew appropriate for kids?
This intense Russian disaster film, 'Flight Crew', earns its unrated status through sustained sequences of life-threatening peril and mature themes. The story follows a disgraced pilot, Alexey Gushchin, who joins a commercial airline only to fly into a natural disaster requiring… Read more — free account
Content severity in Flight Crew
What happens in Flight Crew, moment by moment
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:44 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:58 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in Flight Crew
Very mild. There is one brief romantic scene between the main character and his love interest. They are shown kissing and lying in bed together, but they remain clothed and there is no nudity or explicit activity.
Violence and gore in Flight Crew
Moderate to strong. The film is a disaster movie with sustained, intense action sequences. The second half features a volcanic eruption, earthquakes destroying an airport, and characters dodging lava flows. There are multiple plane crashes and crash landings, with engines on fire and planes breaking apart. People die, including a harrowing scene where a group falls to their deaths from a great height. Some blood and injuries are shown on disaster survivors, but gore is not the focus.
Language in Flight Crew
None. According to user reports, there is no significant profanity in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Flight Crew
None. There are no scenes depicting the use of drugs, alcohol, or smoking.
Mature themes in Flight Crew
The film has strong themes of peril, self-sacrifice, and death. Characters make difficult choices that lead to tragic outcomes, including the death of civilians during a rescue. The plot also involves themes of insubordination for a greater good, family estrangement and reconciliation, and coping with trauma and loss on a massive scale. The mid-air rescue and subsequent failure of equipment lead to particularly intense and tragic moments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flight Crew appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Flight Crew is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. This intense Russian disaster film, 'Flight Crew', earns its unrated status through sustained sequences of life-threatening peril and mature themes. The story follows a disgraced pilot, Alexey Gushchin, who joins a…
What age rating does Flight Crew have?
Flight Crew is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Flight Crew about?
This intense Russian disaster film, 'Flight Crew', earns its unrated status through sustained sequences of life-threatening peril and mature themes. The story follows a disgraced pilot, Alexey Gushchin, who joins a commercial airline only to fly into a natural disaster requiring a harrowing rescue. Parents should be…
Is there sex or nudity in Flight Crew?
Very mild. There is one brief romantic scene between the main character and his love interest. They are shown kissing and lying in bed together, but they remain clothed and there is no nudity or explicit activity.
How violent is Flight Crew?
Moderate to strong. The film is a disaster movie with sustained, intense action sequences. The second half features a volcanic eruption, earthquakes destroying an airport, and characters dodging lava flows. There are multiple plane crashes and crash landings…
Is the language in Flight Crew appropriate for kids?
None. According to user reports, there is no significant profanity in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Flight Crew?
None. There are no scenes depicting the use of drugs, alcohol, or smoking.
What mature themes appear in Flight Crew?
The film has strong themes of peril, self-sacrifice, and death. Characters make difficult choices that lead to tragic outcomes, including the death of civilians during a rescue. The plot also involves themes of insubordination for a greater good, family…
How long is Flight Crew?
Flight Crew runs 138 minutes, directed by Nikolay Lebedev, released in 2016.
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