Happy Death Day (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Caught in a bizarre and terrifying time warp, college student Tree finds herself repeatedly reliving the day of her murder, ultimately realizing that she must identify the killer and the reason for her death before her chances of survival run out.
Rated PG-13 • 2017 • 1h 37m
Happy Death Day follows Tree Gelbman, a college student who finds herself trapped in a repetitive time loop where she is murdered on her birthday. To break the cycle, she must identify her killer while enduring repeated violent encounters and personal growth. The film is rated PG-13 for its frequent slasher-style violence, moderate profanity, and mature thematic elements. Parents should be aware of the recurring lethal peril and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Happy Death Day appropriate for kids?
Happy Death Day follows Tree Gelbman, a college student who finds herself trapped in a repetitive time loop where she is murdered on her birthday. To break the cycle, she must identify her killer while enduring repeated violent encounters and personal growth. The film is rated… Read more — free account
Content severity in Happy Death Day
What happens in Happy Death Day, moment by moment
- 0:05 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:08 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:12 💬 Language 4/10
Sex and nudity in Happy Death Day
Mild sexual content includes a brief affair between a student and a married professor, as well as a scene where a man is seen on his computer in a compromising situation. There is also very fleeting partial nudity involving a character in the background of a campus scene.
Violence and gore in Happy Death Day
The film features moderate, repetitive slasher violence. Tree is killed in various ways throughout the loop, including being stabbed, bludgeoned, hit by a vehicle, and pushed from a building. While deaths are frequent, they are generally not overly graphic or gory, focusing on tension and the aftermath rather than visceral detail.
Language in Happy Death Day
Moderate profanity is used throughout the film. The script contains several instances of 'shit,' 'bitch,' and 'dick,' along with a single use of 'fuck' and other derogatory terms.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Happy Death Day
Substance use is light and limited. There are incidental references to alcohol at parties and a character takes Tylenol, but there is no depiction of substance abuse or glamorization.
Mature themes in Happy Death Day
Mature themes revolve around death, grief, and the consequences of toxic relationships. The film deals heavily with the protagonist's emotional transformation and her reconciliation with her estranged father.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Happy Death Day appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Happy Death Day is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Happy Death Day follows Tree Gelbman, a college student who finds herself trapped in a repetitive time loop where she is murdered on her birthday. To break the cycle, she must identify her killer while enduring repeated…
What age rating does Happy Death Day have?
Happy Death Day is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Happy Death Day about?
Happy Death Day follows Tree Gelbman, a college student who finds herself trapped in a repetitive time loop where she is murdered on her birthday. To break the cycle, she must identify her killer while enduring repeated violent encounters and personal growth. The film is rated PG-13 for its frequent slasher-style…
Is there sex or nudity in Happy Death Day?
Mild sexual content includes a brief affair between a student and a married professor, as well as a scene where a man is seen on his computer in a compromising situation. There is also very fleeting partial nudity involving a character in the background of a…
How violent is Happy Death Day?
The film features moderate, repetitive slasher violence. Tree is killed in various ways throughout the loop, including being stabbed, bludgeoned, hit by a vehicle, and pushed from a building. While deaths are frequent, they are generally not overly graphic or…
Is the language in Happy Death Day appropriate for kids?
Moderate profanity is used throughout the film. The script contains several instances of 'shit,' 'bitch,' and 'dick,' along with a single use of 'fuck' and other derogatory terms.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Happy Death Day?
Substance use is light and limited. There are incidental references to alcohol at parties and a character takes Tylenol, but there is no depiction of substance abuse or glamorization.
What mature themes appear in Happy Death Day?
Mature themes revolve around death, grief, and the consequences of toxic relationships. The film deals heavily with the protagonist's emotional transformation and her reconciliation with her estranged father.
How long is Happy Death Day?
Happy Death Day runs 97 minutes, directed by Christopher Landon, released in 2017.
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