Green Book (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Green Book is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Set in 1962, Green Book follows the unlikely friendship between an Italian-American bouncer, Tony Lip, and a sophisticated African-American pianist, Don Shirley, as they travel through the segregated Deep South. The…

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

Set in 1962, Green Book follows the unlikely friendship between an Italian-American bouncer, Tony Lip, and a sophisticated African-American pianist, Don Shirley, as they travel through the segregated Deep South. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for its intense depiction of systemic racism, including frequent use of…

Contains brief, non-explicit content. There is a scene depicting a homosexual encounter in a public shower, and characters discuss their personal lives, but no nudity or graphic sexual acts are shown.

Moderate, including brawls, beatings, and threats. Tony Lip uses his fists to solve conflicts, and the film depicts instances of racially motivated violence, including a group beating and police intimidation.

Strong and persistent. The script features frequent use of racial epithets and slurs directed at Black characters, alongside profanity including 'f-k,' 'shit,' 'asshole,' and 'prick.'

Moderate. Smoking is frequent among the characters, and Don Shirley is often shown drinking whiskey alone, sometimes to excess. Other characters are seen consuming alcohol in bar and social settings.

Strong. The film centers on the realities of Jim Crow-era racism, discrimination, and social isolation, which may be distressing for younger or more sensitive viewers.

Green Book runs 130 minutes, directed by Peter Farrelly, released in 2018.

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