God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Pastor Dave responds to the unimaginable tragedy of having his church, located on the grounds of the local university, burned down.
Rated PG • 2018 • 1h 45m
God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness is rated PG primarily for thematic material around arson, an on-screen fatal church fire, emotional trauma, and brief suggestive imagery. Parents should be aware that the film depicts the burning of St. James Church (which kills a beloved minister), a student who sinks to the bottom of a campus pool, and a heated physical assault that has legal consequences. The movie centers on Pastor Dave Hill, the… Sign up for the full guide
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Is God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness appropriate for kids?
God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness is rated PG primarily for thematic material around arson, an on-screen fatal church fire, emotional trauma, and brief suggestive imagery. Parents should be aware that the film depicts the burning of St. James Church (which kills a beloved… Read more — free account
Content severity in God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness
What happens in God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:23 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness
Very mild. There is no nudity; the only material flagged in user guides is a college-aged woman shown in a swimsuit at the school pool (IMDb notes a swimmer in a bathing suit). One pool shot later in the film shows the same girl jumping in and letting herself sink — presented without sexual content but with a disturbing implication.
Violence and gore in God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness
Mild-to-moderate, non-graphic. The film shows the church being set on fire (arson) and the resulting blaze that kills Rev. Jude; the imagery and emotional fallout are the film's primary violent elements. There is also a brief physical assault (Pastor Dave striking a student) that harms Dave's case and leads to legal trouble; no graphic gore or prolonged combat.
Language in God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness
None. User guides and the film's PG certification report virtually no profanity or coarse language.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness
Brief, background non-detailed depictions only. Although IMDb lists no significant substance use, there are a couple of short scenes where adults hold wine glasses or coffee in social/reception settings; alcohol is not a plot focus and is not glamorized.
Mature themes in God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness
Strong themes of grief, guilt, arson, community conflict, legal battles, and implied self-harm. The story deals directly with a minister's death in a fire, campus protests and public shaming, a student arrested for arson, estrangement between brothers over faith, and the emotional consequences of these events on a congregation.
Scary moments in God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness 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: A Light in Darkness appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness is rated PG primarily for thematic material around arson, an on-screen fatal church fire, emotional trauma, and brief suggestive imagery. Parents should be aware that the film depicts…
What age rating does God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness have?
God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness about?
God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness is rated PG primarily for thematic material around arson, an on-screen fatal church fire, emotional trauma, and brief suggestive imagery. Parents should be aware that the film depicts the burning of St. James Church (which kills a beloved minister), a student who sinks to the bottom…
Is there sex or nudity in God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness?
Very mild. There is no nudity; the only material flagged in user guides is a college-aged woman shown in a swimsuit at the school pool (IMDb notes a swimmer in a bathing suit). One pool shot later in the film shows the same girl jumping in and letting herself…
How violent is God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness?
Mild-to-moderate, non-graphic. The film shows the church being set on fire (arson) and the resulting blaze that kills Rev. Jude; the imagery and emotional fallout are the film's primary violent elements. There is also a brief physical assault (Pastor Dave…
Is the language in God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness appropriate for kids?
None. User guides and the film's PG certification report virtually no profanity or coarse language.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness?
Brief, background non-detailed depictions only. Although IMDb lists no significant substance use, there are a couple of short scenes where adults hold wine glasses or coffee in social/reception settings; alcohol is not a plot focus and is not glamorized.
What mature themes appear in God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness?
Strong themes of grief, guilt, arson, community conflict, legal battles, and implied self-harm. The story deals directly with a minister's death in a fire, campus protests and public shaming, a student arrested for arson, estrangement between brothers over…
How long is God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness?
God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness runs 105 minutes, directed by Michael Mason, released in 2018.
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