Heaven Is for Real (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After their young son, Colton, undergoes emergency surgery, small-town parents Todd and Sonja Burpo are overjoyed at the child's miraculous recovery. However, the Burpos are unprepared for what happens next... Colton says that during his surgery he went to heaven and back, and tells his parents things that he couldn't possibly know. Can Todd find the courage and conviction to share his son's extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world?
Rated PG • 2014 • 1h 39m
Heaven Is for Real explores the aftermath of a young boy's near-death experience, centering on his father, Pastor Todd Burpo, as he navigates skepticism and faith. The film is rated PG primarily for brief, intense medical situations and minor thematic elements related to grief and loss. Parents should be aware of a visceral injury scene and emotional sequences involving a child in critical condition. It is generally suitable for… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Heaven Is for Real appropriate for kids?
Heaven Is for Real explores the aftermath of a young boy's near-death experience, centering on his father, Pastor Todd Burpo, as he navigates skepticism and faith. The film is rated PG primarily for brief, intense medical situations and minor thematic elements related to grief… Read more — free account
Content severity in Heaven Is for Real
What happens in Heaven Is for Real, moment by moment
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:42 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Heaven Is for Real
There is a brief instance of partial nudity where a woman is seen wearing a sheer dress without undergarments. The parents share a few kisses, with one being moderately passionate but interrupted.
Violence and gore in Heaven Is for Real
The film features a graphic, realistic injury scene during a softball game where a leg is broken, showing a bloody wound with bone protrusion. There is also a scene where a glass is thrown and shattered in anger.
Language in Heaven Is for Real
No profanity is present in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Heaven Is for Real
No alcohol, drugs, or smoking are present.
Mature themes in Heaven Is for Real
The narrative focuses on serious topics including medical crises, the potential loss of a child, and the grief associated with a past miscarriage. Conversations about death and religion are central to the plot.
Scary moments in Heaven Is for Real
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Heaven Is for Real yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heaven Is for Real appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Heaven Is for Real is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. Heaven Is for Real explores the aftermath of a young boy's near-death experience, centering on his father, Pastor Todd Burpo, as he navigates skepticism and faith. The film is rated PG primarily for brief, intense…
What age rating does Heaven Is for Real have?
Heaven Is for Real is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Heaven Is for Real about?
Heaven Is for Real explores the aftermath of a young boy's near-death experience, centering on his father, Pastor Todd Burpo, as he navigates skepticism and faith. The film is rated PG primarily for brief, intense medical situations and minor thematic elements related to grief and loss. Parents should be aware of a…
Is there sex or nudity in Heaven Is for Real?
There is a brief instance of partial nudity where a woman is seen wearing a sheer dress without undergarments. The parents share a few kisses, with one being moderately passionate but interrupted.
How violent is Heaven Is for Real?
The film features a graphic, realistic injury scene during a softball game where a leg is broken, showing a bloody wound with bone protrusion. There is also a scene where a glass is thrown and shattered in anger.
Is the language in Heaven Is for Real appropriate for kids?
No profanity is present in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Heaven Is for Real?
No alcohol, drugs, or smoking are present.
What mature themes appear in Heaven Is for Real?
The narrative focuses on serious topics including medical crises, the potential loss of a child, and the grief associated with a past miscarriage. Conversations about death and religion are central to the plot.
How long is Heaven Is for Real?
Heaven Is for Real runs 99 minutes, directed by Randall Wallace, released in 2014.
Where can I read the full Heaven Is for Real parent guide?
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