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Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Posing as lovers on vacation, Motoko and Batou work to try to stop a terrorist organization whose symbol is the Scrasath. Meanwhile, Togusa investigates a murder of a man who possessed a prosthetic leg manufactured by the Mermaid's Leg corporation.

Rated R • 2014 • 59m

Age
15+

Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears follows Motoko Kusanagi and Batou as they investigate a conspiracy involving a lethal arms smuggling ring and prosthetic limb manufacturing. The film explores mature themes of identity, memory manipulation, and corporate corruption through the lens of a cybernetic future. Parents should be aware of frequent stylized violence, including mechanical dismemberment and gunfights, as well as… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Maaya Sakamoto
Maaya Sakamoto
Ikkyu Juku
Ikkyu Juku
Kenichirou Matsuda
Kenichirou Matsuda
Kazuya Nakai
Kazuya Nakai
Tomoyuki Dan
Tomoyuki Dan
Shunsuke Sakuya
Shunsuke Sakuya
Miyuki Sawashiro
Miyuki Sawashiro
Yoji Ueda
Yoji Ueda
Takuro Nakakuni
Takuro Nakakuni
Tarusuke Shingaki
Tarusuke Shingaki
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Is Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears appropriate for kids?

Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears follows Motoko Kusanagi and Batou as they investigate a conspiracy involving a lethal arms smuggling ring and prosthetic limb manufacturing. The film explores mature themes of identity, memory manipulation, and corporate… Read more — free account

Content severity in Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears

Sex Moderate 3/10
Violence Strong 7/10
Language Moderate 4/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears, moment by moment

  1. 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
  2. 0:12 🍷 Substances 2/10
  3. 0:19 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
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Sex and nudity in Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears

Contains brief, non-explicit innuendo related to the relationship between the two leads and occasional suggestive costuming.

Violence and gore in Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears

Features frequent, intense action involving cybernetic characters, including gunfire, explosions, and limb-severing mechanical combat. While not realistic blood-and-gore, the combat is frequent and impact-heavy.

Language in Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears

Includes occasional use of strong language throughout the dialogue, consistent with typical mature-rated action anime.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears

Displays incidental use of tobacco and social drinking by characters in downtime scenes.

Mature themes in Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears

Deals with complex issues such as the erasure of human identity through false memories, corporate espionage, and the moral ambiguity of government-sanctioned terrorism.

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Is Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears is best for ages 15+. It's rated R. Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears follows Motoko Kusanagi and Batou as they investigate a conspiracy involving a lethal arms smuggling ring and prosthetic limb manufacturing. The film explores mature…

What age rating does Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears have?

Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.

What is Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears about?

Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears follows Motoko Kusanagi and Batou as they investigate a conspiracy involving a lethal arms smuggling ring and prosthetic limb manufacturing. The film explores mature themes of identity, memory manipulation, and corporate corruption through the lens of a cybernetic…

Is there sex or nudity in Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears?

Contains brief, non-explicit innuendo related to the relationship between the two leads and occasional suggestive costuming.

How violent is Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears?

Features frequent, intense action involving cybernetic characters, including gunfire, explosions, and limb-severing mechanical combat. While not realistic blood-and-gore, the combat is frequent and impact-heavy.

Is the language in Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears appropriate for kids?

Includes occasional use of strong language throughout the dialogue, consistent with typical mature-rated action anime.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears?

Displays incidental use of tobacco and social drinking by characters in downtime scenes.

What mature themes appear in Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears?

Deals with complex issues such as the erasure of human identity through false memories, corporate espionage, and the moral ambiguity of government-sanctioned terrorism.

How long is Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears?

Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears runs 59 minutes, directed by Kazuchika Kise, released in 2014.

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