Hereafter (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Three people — a blue-collar American, a French journalist and a London school boy — are touched by death in different ways.
Rated PG-13 • 2010 • 2h 9m
Hereafter is a drama exploring the intersection of life, death, and human connection through the stories of three individuals: a journalist, a psychic, and a grieving boy. The PG-13 rating is primarily due to a realistic and intense depiction of a major natural disaster, as well as mature themes involving terminal illness, sudden death, and parental addiction. Parents should be aware that the film is emotionally heavy and deals with… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Hereafter appropriate for kids?
Hereafter is a drama exploring the intersection of life, death, and human connection through the stories of three individuals: a journalist, a psychic, and a grieving boy. The PG-13 rating is primarily due to a realistic and intense depiction of a major natural disaster, as well… Read more — free account
Content severity in Hereafter
What happens in Hereafter, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:35 🍷 Substances 4/10
Sex and nudity in Hereafter
The film contains very mild, non-explicit sexual content. There are brief scenes of characters in underwear or nightclothes, a short, implied affair between adult characters, and a few instances of low-intensity kissing.
Violence and gore in Hereafter
The strongest violence occurs in the opening sequence depicting a massive tsunami. The scene is intense, showing people being swept away, struggling underwater, and one character briefly appearing to drown before being revived. Subsequent depictions of death and injury, such as a child being hit by a vehicle, are handled with a focus on emotional impact rather than graphic gore.
Language in Hereafter
Language is infrequent and mild. The film features a handful of uses of "shit" and "goddamn," along with one isolated use of the F-word.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Hereafter
There are recurring references to drug addiction and alcoholism. A primary character, the mother of the young protagonist, is depicted struggling with heroin dependency and alcoholism, which creates significant tension for her children.
Mature themes in Hereafter
The film deals with heavy, mature subject matter, including grief, the afterlife, terminal illness, and the isolation caused by losing loved ones. These themes are central to the plot and may be emotionally overwhelming for sensitive viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hereafter appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Hereafter is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Hereafter is a drama exploring the intersection of life, death, and human connection through the stories of three individuals: a journalist, a psychic, and a grieving boy. The PG-13 rating is primarily due to a…
What age rating does Hereafter have?
Hereafter is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Hereafter about?
Hereafter is a drama exploring the intersection of life, death, and human connection through the stories of three individuals: a journalist, a psychic, and a grieving boy. The PG-13 rating is primarily due to a realistic and intense depiction of a major natural disaster, as well as mature themes involving terminal…
Is there sex or nudity in Hereafter?
The film contains very mild, non-explicit sexual content. There are brief scenes of characters in underwear or nightclothes, a short, implied affair between adult characters, and a few instances of low-intensity kissing.
How violent is Hereafter?
The strongest violence occurs in the opening sequence depicting a massive tsunami. The scene is intense, showing people being swept away, struggling underwater, and one character briefly appearing to drown before being revived. Subsequent depictions of death…
Is the language in Hereafter appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and mild. The film features a handful of uses of "shit" and "goddamn," along with one isolated use of the F-word.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Hereafter?
There are recurring references to drug addiction and alcoholism. A primary character, the mother of the young protagonist, is depicted struggling with heroin dependency and alcoholism, which creates significant tension for her children.
What mature themes appear in Hereafter?
The film deals with heavy, mature subject matter, including grief, the afterlife, terminal illness, and the isolation caused by losing loved ones. These themes are central to the plot and may be emotionally overwhelming for sensitive viewers.
How long is Hereafter?
Hereafter runs 129 minutes, directed by Clint Eastwood, released in 2010.
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