God's Not Dead (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After he refuses to disavow his faith, a devout Christian student must prove the existence of God or else his college philosophy professor will fail him.
Rated PG • 2014 • 1h 53m
In the drama God's Not Dead, college student Josh Wheaton is challenged to defend his faith against an uncompromising atheist professor, Jeffrey Radisson. The film is rated PG primarily for brief instances of physical violence, a fatal car accident, and intense emotional themes regarding illness and family conflict. Parents should be aware that the film explores serious topics like cancer diagnosis, dementia, and estrangement, which… Sign up for the full guide
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Is God's Not Dead appropriate for kids?
In the drama God's Not Dead, college student Josh Wheaton is challenged to defend his faith against an uncompromising atheist professor, Jeffrey Radisson. The film is rated PG primarily for brief instances of physical violence, a fatal car accident, and intense emotional themes… Read more — free account
Content severity in God's Not Dead
What happens in God's Not Dead, moment by moment
- 0:25 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:38 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 1:02 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in God's Not Dead
There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
Violence and gore in God's Not Dead
Violence is infrequent but includes two moments of intensity. A father physically strikes his daughter in a domestic conflict, and a man is struck by a vehicle in a fatal accident scene.
Language in God's Not Dead
Language is absent throughout the film; no profanity or offensive terms are used.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in God's Not Dead
Substance use is limited to brief, incidental scenes involving social settings where adults are seen sipping wine.
Mature themes in God's Not Dead
Themes include serious life challenges such as a cancer diagnosis, the onset of dementia in an elderly parent, and religious estrangement. These mature topics drive much of the character conflict.
Scary moments in God's Not Dead
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for God's Not Dead 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 God's Not Dead appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests God's Not Dead is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. In the drama God's Not Dead, college student Josh Wheaton is challenged to defend his faith against an uncompromising atheist professor, Jeffrey Radisson. The film is rated PG primarily for brief instances of physical…
What age rating does God's Not Dead have?
God's Not Dead is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is God's Not Dead about?
In the drama God's Not Dead, college student Josh Wheaton is challenged to defend his faith against an uncompromising atheist professor, Jeffrey Radisson. The film is rated PG primarily for brief instances of physical violence, a fatal car accident, and intense emotional themes regarding illness and family conflict…
Is there sex or nudity in God's Not Dead?
There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
How violent is God's Not Dead?
Violence is infrequent but includes two moments of intensity. A father physically strikes his daughter in a domestic conflict, and a man is struck by a vehicle in a fatal accident scene.
Is the language in God's Not Dead appropriate for kids?
Language is absent throughout the film; no profanity or offensive terms are used.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in God's Not Dead?
Substance use is limited to brief, incidental scenes involving social settings where adults are seen sipping wine.
What mature themes appear in God's Not Dead?
Themes include serious life challenges such as a cancer diagnosis, the onset of dementia in an elderly parent, and religious estrangement. These mature topics drive much of the character conflict.
How long is God's Not Dead?
God's Not Dead runs 113 minutes, directed by Harold Cronk, released in 2014.
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