Grizzly Man (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Follows the story of "Grizzly Man" Timothy Treadwell and what the thirteen summers in a National Park in Alaska were like in his attempt to protect the grizzly bears. The film is full of unique images and a look into the spirit of a man who sacrificed himself for nature.
Rated R • 2005 • 1h 43m
Grizzly Man is a Werner Herzog documentary about Timothy Treadwell's thirteen summers living among Alaskan grizzly bears; it is rated R largely for very strong profanity and several intensely disturbing scenes. Parents should be prepared for graphic descriptions of human remains, on-screen animal gore, audio of victims being attacked, and footage of bears fighting and near-attacks — these are the film's strongest content concerns… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Grizzly Man appropriate for kids?
Grizzly Man is a Werner Herzog documentary about Timothy Treadwell's thirteen summers living among Alaskan grizzly bears; it is rated R largely for very strong profanity and several intensely disturbing scenes. Parents should be prepared for graphic descriptions of human… Read more — free account
Content severity in Grizzly Man
What happens in Grizzly Man, moment by moment
- 0:08 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:12 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:20 ⚔ Violence & Gore 8/10
Sex and nudity in Grizzly Man
Very minimal. There is no nudity; the film contains a couple of brief, mild sexual references in Treadwell's home footage and in passing during interviews. Nothing explicit or on-screen — purely offhand talk or implications.
Violence and gore in Grizzly Man
Moderate-to-strong and sometimes graphic. The film includes on-screen animal gore (a chopped-up bear appears briefly), tense near-attacks in Treadwell's footage, extended footage of two grizzlies fighting, and interviews/coroner testimony that graphically describe human injuries and remains. Several scenes combine archival footage with emotional reactions that make the material feel immediate and disturbing.
Language in Grizzly Man
Strong and frequent in places. One extended interview/outburst contains dozens of 'f--k' usages and other slurs; milder profanity appears intermittently in other interviews and tapes. The intensity of the language is a major reason for the R rating.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Grizzly Man
Brief mentions only. There is a short reference to marijuana in a recorded conversation and interview material includes discussion of Treadwell's past alcoholism and recovery. No on-screen drug use or prolonged substance scenes.
Mature themes in Grizzly Man
Heavy themes of death, grief and mortality run through the film. Interviewees discuss real human deaths, people being killed and eaten by bears, and Herzog interrogates the boundary between humans and wild animals; these conversations are emotionally intense. The film also explores obsession and self-abandonment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grizzly Man appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Grizzly Man is best for ages 13+. It's rated R. Grizzly Man is a Werner Herzog documentary about Timothy Treadwell's thirteen summers living among Alaskan grizzly bears; it is rated R largely for very strong profanity and several intensely disturbing scenes. Parents…
What age rating does Grizzly Man have?
Grizzly Man is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Grizzly Man about?
Grizzly Man is a Werner Herzog documentary about Timothy Treadwell's thirteen summers living among Alaskan grizzly bears; it is rated R largely for very strong profanity and several intensely disturbing scenes. Parents should be prepared for graphic descriptions of human remains, on-screen animal gore, audio of…
Is there sex or nudity in Grizzly Man?
Very minimal. There is no nudity; the film contains a couple of brief, mild sexual references in Treadwell's home footage and in passing during interviews. Nothing explicit or on-screen — purely offhand talk or implications.
How violent is Grizzly Man?
Moderate-to-strong and sometimes graphic. The film includes on-screen animal gore (a chopped-up bear appears briefly), tense near-attacks in Treadwell's footage, extended footage of two grizzlies fighting, and interviews/coroner testimony that graphically…
Is the language in Grizzly Man appropriate for kids?
Strong and frequent in places. One extended interview/outburst contains dozens of 'f--k' usages and other slurs; milder profanity appears intermittently in other interviews and tapes. The intensity of the language is a major reason for the R rating.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Grizzly Man?
Brief mentions only. There is a short reference to marijuana in a recorded conversation and interview material includes discussion of Treadwell's past alcoholism and recovery. No on-screen drug use or prolonged substance scenes.
What mature themes appear in Grizzly Man?
Heavy themes of death, grief and mortality run through the film. Interviewees discuss real human deaths, people being killed and eaten by bears, and Herzog interrogates the boundary between humans and wild animals; these conversations are emotionally intense…
How long is Grizzly Man?
Grizzly Man runs 103 minutes, directed by Werner Herzog, released in 2005.
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