Flying Colors (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A high school girl, Sayaka Kudō was the bottom of the class. After a year, she improved her deviation value from 30 to 70, then passed Keio University that is considered one of the most difficult to enter in Japan.
Rated 12 • 2015 • 1h 57m
Flying Colors tells the inspiring, true story of Sayaka Kudo, a struggling high school student who transforms her academic future with the help of a dedicated tutor. Parents should note mild thematic elements involving academic pressure, strained family dynamics, and brief non-sexual nudity. The film explores the challenges of Japanese secondary education and the intense effort required for university entrance exams. It is generally… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Flying Colors appropriate for kids?
Flying Colors tells the inspiring, true story of Sayaka Kudo, a struggling high school student who transforms her academic future with the help of a dedicated tutor. Parents should note mild thematic elements involving academic pressure, strained family dynamics, and brief… Read more — free account
Content severity in Flying Colors
What happens in Flying Colors, moment by moment
- 0:15 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:45 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Flying Colors
The film contains a brief scene near the end featuring a teacher in a state of undress, though no reproductive organs are shown. Additionally, a brief hot spring sequence shows characters from the shoulders up, consistent with cultural norms in Japanese bathing scenes.
Violence and gore in Flying Colors
Violence is minimal and non-graphic, limited to occasional scenes of punching or hitting during conflicts or moments of frustration. These instances are brief and serve to illustrate interpersonal tensions rather than sustained aggression.
Language in Flying Colors
There is no profanity present in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Flying Colors
The film includes a brief mention and plot point regarding Sayaka being caught and suspended from school for possession of cigarettes, though smoking is not depicted as a positive or frequent activity.
Mature themes in Flying Colors
The narrative focuses on themes of intense academic pressure, family abandonment, and the emotional toll of constant criticism from authority figures. Sayaka faces systemic prejudice and low expectations from her teachers, which serve as the primary emotional drivers of the story.
Scary moments in Flying Colors
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Flying Colors 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 Flying Colors appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Flying Colors is best for ages 10+. It's rated 12. Flying Colors tells the inspiring, true story of Sayaka Kudo, a struggling high school student who transforms her academic future with the help of a dedicated tutor. Parents should note mild thematic elements involving…
What age rating does Flying Colors have?
Flying Colors is officially rated 12. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Flying Colors about?
Flying Colors tells the inspiring, true story of Sayaka Kudo, a struggling high school student who transforms her academic future with the help of a dedicated tutor. Parents should note mild thematic elements involving academic pressure, strained family dynamics, and brief non-sexual nudity. The film explores the…
Is there sex or nudity in Flying Colors?
The film contains a brief scene near the end featuring a teacher in a state of undress, though no reproductive organs are shown. Additionally, a brief hot spring sequence shows characters from the shoulders up, consistent with cultural norms in Japanese…
How violent is Flying Colors?
Violence is minimal and non-graphic, limited to occasional scenes of punching or hitting during conflicts or moments of frustration. These instances are brief and serve to illustrate interpersonal tensions rather than sustained aggression.
Is the language in Flying Colors appropriate for kids?
There is no profanity present in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Flying Colors?
The film includes a brief mention and plot point regarding Sayaka being caught and suspended from school for possession of cigarettes, though smoking is not depicted as a positive or frequent activity.
What mature themes appear in Flying Colors?
The narrative focuses on themes of intense academic pressure, family abandonment, and the emotional toll of constant criticism from authority figures. Sayaka faces systemic prejudice and low expectations from her teachers, which serve as the primary emotional…
How long is Flying Colors?
Flying Colors runs 117 minutes, directed by Nobuhiro Doi, released in 2015.
Where can I read the full Flying Colors parent guide?
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