Future by Design (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Future by Design shares the life and far-reaching vision of Jacque Fresco, considered by many to be a modern day Da Vinci. Peer to Einstein and Buckminster Fuller, Jacque is a self-taught futurist who describes himself most often as a "generalist" or multi-disciplinarian -- a student of many inter-related fields.
Rated NR • 2006 • 1h 26m
Future by Design is an unrated documentary profiling the life and work of futurist Jacque Fresco. The film contains very little content of concern for parents; its rating is likely due to its intellectual nature rather than specific material. The primary focus is on complex themes related to societal structure, technology, environmentalism, and critiques of modern economic systems. There is no sexual content, language, or substance… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Future by Design appropriate for kids?
Future by Design is an unrated documentary profiling the life and work of futurist Jacque Fresco. The film contains very little content of concern for parents; its rating is likely due to its intellectual nature rather than specific material. The primary focus is on complex… Read more — free account
Content severity in Future by Design
What happens in Future by Design, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:17 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:34 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Future by Design
None. Sexual content is not present in this documentary.
Violence and gore in Future by Design
Violence is nearly absent. There is a brief sequence of archival footage showing historical conflict and war to illustrate the societal problems Jacque Fresco aims to solve. This footage is not graphic or detailed.
Language in Future by Design
None. The interviews and narration are free of profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Future by Design
None. There is no depiction of substance use.
Mature themes in Future by Design
The film is built around complex and mature intellectual themes. It includes critiques of capitalism, discussions of war as a societal ill, and detailed proposals for redesigning human civilization. These topics are presented in a theoretical and academic manner, without emotionally distressing content.
Scary moments in Future by Design
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Future by Design 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 Future by Design appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Future by Design is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. Future by Design is an unrated documentary profiling the life and work of futurist Jacque Fresco. The film contains very little content of concern for parents; its rating is likely due to its intellectual nature rather…
What age rating does Future by Design have?
Future by Design is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Future by Design about?
Future by Design is an unrated documentary profiling the life and work of futurist Jacque Fresco. The film contains very little content of concern for parents; its rating is likely due to its intellectual nature rather than specific material. The primary focus is on complex themes related to societal structure…
Is there sex or nudity in Future by Design?
None. Sexual content is not present in this documentary.
How violent is Future by Design?
Violence is nearly absent. There is a brief sequence of archival footage showing historical conflict and war to illustrate the societal problems Jacque Fresco aims to solve. This footage is not graphic or detailed.
Is the language in Future by Design appropriate for kids?
None. The interviews and narration are free of profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Future by Design?
None. There is no depiction of substance use.
What mature themes appear in Future by Design?
The film is built around complex and mature intellectual themes. It includes critiques of capitalism, discussions of war as a societal ill, and detailed proposals for redesigning human civilization. These topics are presented in a theoretical and academic…
How long is Future by Design?
Future by Design runs 86 minutes, directed by William Gazecki, released in 2006.
Where can I read the full Future by Design parent guide?
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