Greenland (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
John Garrity, his estranged wife and their young son embark on a perilous journey to find sanctuary as a planet-killing comet hurtles toward Earth. Amid terrifying accounts of cities getting levelled, the Garritys experience the best and worst in humanity. As the countdown to the global apocalypse approaches zero, their incredible trek culminates in a desperate and last-minute flight to a possible safe haven.
Rated PG-13 • 2020 • 2h 0m
Greenland follows John Garrity and his family as they navigate a global catastrophe caused by a planet-killing comet. The film earned its PG-13 rating for intense disaster sequences, acts of survival-driven violence, and moderate profanity. Parents should be aware of scenes depicting the collapse of civil order, the kidnapping of a child, and the high emotional toll of emergency evacuations. The film's themes are heavy and somber… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Greenland appropriate for kids?
Greenland follows John Garrity and his family as they navigate a global catastrophe caused by a planet-killing comet. The film earned its PG-13 rating for intense disaster sequences, acts of survival-driven violence, and moderate profanity. Parents should be aware of scenes… Read more — free account
Content severity in Greenland
What happens in Greenland, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:42 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in Greenland
None. The film contains no sexual content, nudity, or suggestive material.
Violence and gore in Greenland
Moderate. The film features frequent disaster-related destruction and survival violence, including gunfights, a character being impaled, and a fatal hammer strike to the head. Some deaths occur in chaotic mob scenarios, and the violence is gritty and realistic.
Language in Greenland
Mild. The script includes occasional use of strong profanity, including one "f-bomb" and several uses of "s***", "hell", and "damn".
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Greenland
None. There is a brief shot of a character holding a case of beer, but no depictions of drug use or alcohol abuse.
Mature themes in Greenland
Strong. The narrative revolves around an extinction-level event, parental separation, the kidnapping of a young child, and the breakdown of societal order. Scenes involving the loss of life and the ethical dilemmas of prioritizing survival are intense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greenland appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Greenland is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Greenland follows John Garrity and his family as they navigate a global catastrophe caused by a planet-killing comet. The film earned its PG-13 rating for intense disaster sequences, acts of survival-driven violence…
What age rating does Greenland have?
Greenland is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Greenland about?
Greenland follows John Garrity and his family as they navigate a global catastrophe caused by a planet-killing comet. The film earned its PG-13 rating for intense disaster sequences, acts of survival-driven violence, and moderate profanity. Parents should be aware of scenes depicting the collapse of civil order, the…
Is there sex or nudity in Greenland?
None. The film contains no sexual content, nudity, or suggestive material.
How violent is Greenland?
Moderate. The film features frequent disaster-related destruction and survival violence, including gunfights, a character being impaled, and a fatal hammer strike to the head. Some deaths occur in chaotic mob scenarios, and the violence is gritty and…
Is the language in Greenland appropriate for kids?
Mild. The script includes occasional use of strong profanity, including one "f-bomb" and several uses of "s***", "hell", and "damn".
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Greenland?
None. There is a brief shot of a character holding a case of beer, but no depictions of drug use or alcohol abuse.
What mature themes appear in Greenland?
Strong. The narrative revolves around an extinction-level event, parental separation, the kidnapping of a young child, and the breakdown of societal order. Scenes involving the loss of life and the ethical dilemmas of prioritizing survival are intense.
How long is Greenland?
Greenland runs 120 minutes, directed by Ric Roman Waugh, released in 2020.
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