High Security Vacation (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Two escaped convicts pose as children's summer camp staff in order to evade capture and learn about caring for others in the process. Sumrak has been in prison since he was 16 years old but is pushing thirty now, is well acquainted with prison gang culture and covered with tattoos. Evgeni Koltsov is a former police officer unjustly imprisoned and destined for a death sentence from the other inmates if he stays in prison.
Rated G • 2009 • 1h 55m
High Security Vacation is a Russian family comedy about two escaped convicts, the hardened criminal Sumrak and the framed ex-cop Koltsov, who hide from the law by posing as counselors at a children's summer camp. Despite its premise involving prison life, the film's rating is driven by its largely comedic and lighthearted tone. Parents should be aware of some mild, stylized violence, including a brief prison riot and non-graphic… Sign up for the full guide
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Is High Security Vacation appropriate for kids?
High Security Vacation is a Russian family comedy about two escaped convicts, the hardened criminal Sumrak and the framed ex-cop Koltsov, who hide from the law by posing as counselors at a children's summer camp. Despite its premise involving prison life, the film's rating is… Read more — free account
Content severity in High Security Vacation
What happens in High Security Vacation, moment by moment
- 0:07 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:18 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in High Security Vacation
None. The film contains no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.
Violence and gore in High Security Vacation
Violence is infrequent and presented in a stylized, non-graphic manner. Early scenes depict a prison fight and a riot, with characters shown briefly wounded but without lingering detail. Later conflicts are mostly comedic slapstick involving pranks at the summer camp and a non-threatening confrontation.
Language in High Security Vacation
None. No profanity is used in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in High Security Vacation
None. There is no depiction of smoking, drinking, or drug use.
Mature themes in High Security Vacation
The primary themes involve crime, imprisonment, and redemption, which may be complex for younger viewers. The main characters are escaped convicts who lie about their identities throughout the film. The story also touches on injustice, as one of the men was wrongly imprisoned, and personal growth as the duo learns responsibility.
Scary moments in High Security Vacation
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for High Security Vacation 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 High Security Vacation appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests High Security Vacation is best for ages 9+. It's rated G. High Security Vacation is a Russian family comedy about two escaped convicts, the hardened criminal Sumrak and the framed ex-cop Koltsov, who hide from the law by posing as counselors at a children's summer camp…
What age rating does High Security Vacation have?
High Security Vacation is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.
What is High Security Vacation about?
High Security Vacation is a Russian family comedy about two escaped convicts, the hardened criminal Sumrak and the framed ex-cop Koltsov, who hide from the law by posing as counselors at a children's summer camp. Despite its premise involving prison life, the film's rating is driven by its largely comedic and…
Is there sex or nudity in High Security Vacation?
None. The film contains no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.
How violent is High Security Vacation?
Violence is infrequent and presented in a stylized, non-graphic manner. Early scenes depict a prison fight and a riot, with characters shown briefly wounded but without lingering detail. Later conflicts are mostly comedic slapstick involving pranks at the…
Is the language in High Security Vacation appropriate for kids?
None. No profanity is used in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in High Security Vacation?
None. There is no depiction of smoking, drinking, or drug use.
What mature themes appear in High Security Vacation?
The primary themes involve crime, imprisonment, and redemption, which may be complex for younger viewers. The main characters are escaped convicts who lie about their identities throughout the film. The story also touches on injustice, as one of the men was…
How long is High Security Vacation?
High Security Vacation runs 115 minutes, directed by Igor Zaytsev, released in 2009.
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