Free Solo (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Free Solo is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Free Solo is a documentary capturing climber Alex Honnold’s historic, death-defying attempt to free solo climb El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. The film received a PG-13 rating primarily for brief strong language…

Free Solo is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Free Solo is a documentary capturing climber Alex Honnold’s historic, death-defying attempt to free solo climb El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. The film received a PG-13 rating primarily for brief strong language used in casual conversation by the climbing team. Parents should be aware that the subject matter is…

None. There are brief moments where Alex’s personal life and relationship with his partner are mentioned, but there is no on-screen sexual content or nudity.

None. While the film involves extreme physical feats with the potential for fatal falls, there is no actual violence depicted on screen.

Brief strong language is present throughout the film. This includes one use of the 'f-word,' along with several instances of 'asshole,' 'shit,' and 'goddamn' used in exclamatory or conversational contexts.

None. There is no on-screen drug use, smoking, or alcohol consumption depicted.

The film deals with themes of mortality, the drive to achieve extreme goals, and the psychological toll of risking one's life. The central theme is the concept of death as a real, ever-present possibility for the subject.

Free Solo runs 100 minutes, directed by Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, released in 2018.

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