Godsend (2004) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A couple agree to have their deceased son cloned under the supervision of an enigmatic doctor, but bizarre things start to happen years after his rebirth.
Rated PG-13 • 2004 • 1h 42m
Godsend's PG-13 rating is for its intense psychological horror, violence, and a scene of sexuality. The film follows Paul and Jessie Duncan, a couple who agree to have their deceased son, Adam, illegally cloned. After the new Adam turns eight, he begins to experience terrifying visions and personality changes, revealing a connection to another, violent child. Parents should be aware of several disturbing and frightening scenes… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Godsend appropriate for kids?
Godsend's PG-13 rating is for its intense psychological horror, violence, and a scene of sexuality. The film follows Paul and Jessie Duncan, a couple who agree to have their deceased son, Adam, illegally cloned. After the new Adam turns eight, he begins to experience terrifying… Read more — free account
Content severity in Godsend
What happens in Godsend, moment by moment
- 0:06 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:09 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Godsend
There is one brief sex scene between a husband and wife. The woman is shown in her underwear, and the side of her breast is briefly visible. There are no explicit details or nudity. Separately, there is a clinical scene depicting the process of artificial insemination, shown in a medical context without any sexual content.
Violence and gore in Godsend
Violence is significant and often disturbing. Early in the film, a young boy is struck and killed by a car (the impact is seen). Another child's dead body is shown being recovered from a river. Visions include children screaming while on fire and a woman being killed by a hammer blow to the head, with blood splatter shown on a wall. The climax involves a child menacing his mother with a hammer in a highly tense sequence. These scenes are intense and can be frightening for viewers.
Language in Godsend
The film uses profanity sparingly but includes at least one use of "f--k" and a few uses of "s--t." Other milder curse words like "ass" and "hell" are also present.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Godsend
There is minor substance use. Adults are occasionally shown drinking alcohol (wine or liquor) in social or stressful situations, but there is no depiction of drunkenness or substance abuse.
Mature themes in Godsend
Thematic content is very strong and central to the plot. The film explores the intense grief of parents losing a child, the morally and ethically fraught subject of human cloning, and psychological horror. The cloned child, Adam, experiences terrifying nightmares and waking visions, loses control of his actions, and effectively becomes possessed by the spirit of a disturbed, violent child. These themes of identity loss, mental breakdown, and possession are sustained and intense throughout the film.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Godsend appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Godsend is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Godsend's PG-13 rating is for its intense psychological horror, violence, and a scene of sexuality. The film follows Paul and Jessie Duncan, a couple who agree to have their deceased son, Adam, illegally cloned. After…
What age rating does Godsend have?
Godsend is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Godsend about?
Godsend's PG-13 rating is for its intense psychological horror, violence, and a scene of sexuality. The film follows Paul and Jessie Duncan, a couple who agree to have their deceased son, Adam, illegally cloned. After the new Adam turns eight, he begins to experience terrifying visions and personality changes…
Is there sex or nudity in Godsend?
There is one brief sex scene between a husband and wife. The woman is shown in her underwear, and the side of her breast is briefly visible. There are no explicit details or nudity. Separately, there is a clinical scene depicting the process of artificial…
How violent is Godsend?
Violence is significant and often disturbing. Early in the film, a young boy is struck and killed by a car (the impact is seen). Another child's dead body is shown being recovered from a river. Visions include children screaming while on fire and a woman…
Is the language in Godsend appropriate for kids?
The film uses profanity sparingly but includes at least one use of "f--k" and a few uses of "s--t." Other milder curse words like "ass" and "hell" are also present.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Godsend?
There is minor substance use. Adults are occasionally shown drinking alcohol (wine or liquor) in social or stressful situations, but there is no depiction of drunkenness or substance abuse.
What mature themes appear in Godsend?
Thematic content is very strong and central to the plot. The film explores the intense grief of parents losing a child, the morally and ethically fraught subject of human cloning, and psychological horror. The cloned child, Adam, experiences terrifying…
How long is Godsend?
Godsend runs 102 minutes, directed by Nick Hamm, released in 2004.
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