Gran Turismo (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Gran Turismo is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Gran Turismo is a biographical sports drama that follows Jann Mardenborough, a teenager who transitions from competitive gaming to professional race car driving. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily through…

Gran Turismo is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Gran Turismo is a biographical sports drama that follows Jann Mardenborough, a teenager who transitions from competitive gaming to professional race car driving. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily through intense, high-speed racing sequences and occasional strong language. Parents should be aware of a central…

There is no sexual content in the film. Two brief, incidental kissing scenes between the protagonist and his girlfriend occur.

The film features moderate, realistic depictions of high-stakes auto racing. Cars frequently collide, flip, and crash into barriers. A significant, somber scene depicts a car crashing into a spectator area, resulting in an off-screen death.

Moderate language is present throughout the film. This includes several uses of the 'f-word' and recurring uses of terms like 'shit,' 'bitch,' 'prick,' and 'damn.'

Minor, incidental consumption of alcohol is depicted, primarily in social settings or as part of post-race celebrations featuring champagne.

The story centers on intense themes of professional pressure, self-doubt, and processing the trauma of a fatal accident. It also touches on family conflict regarding career choices and the burden of representation.

Gran Turismo runs 135 minutes, directed by Neill Blomkamp, released in 2023.

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