I Am Greta (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: I Am Greta
Director: Nathan Grossman
Released: 2020
Duration: 97 min

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Greta Thunberg, a 15-year-old student in Sweden, started a school strike for the climate as her question for adults was, if you don’t care about my future on earth, why should I care about my future in school? Within months, her strike evolved into a global movement as the quiet teenage girl on the autism spectrum becomes a world-famous activist.

Rated NR • 2020 • 1h 37m

Directed by Nathan Grossman

Age

10+

I Am Greta is a focused observational documentary following the climate activism of Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg. The film highlights her journey from a solitary school protester to a prominent global voice, capturing both her public speeches and private moments of challenge. Viewers should be aware that while the film contains no sexual, violent, or substance-related content, it does feature intense emotional themes regarding… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Greta Thunberg

Svante Thunberg

Niclas Svenningsen

Arnold Schwarzenegger

António Guterres

Kyra Gantois

Adélaïde Charlier

Anuna De Wever

Emmanuel Macron

Jean-Claude Juncker

John Bercow

Pope Francis

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Is I Am Greta appropriate for kids?

Content severity in I Am Greta

Sex None 0/10

Violence None 0/10

Language Mild 2/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in I Am Greta, moment by moment

0:25 💬 Language 2/10
0:40 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
1:05 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10

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Sex and nudity in I Am Greta

There is no sexual content in this film.

Violence and gore in I Am Greta

There is no violence in this film.

Language in I Am Greta

Language is very mild, consisting of a few instances of the Swedish word 'skit' (translated as 'shit').

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in I Am Greta

There is no substance use in this film.

Mature themes in I Am Greta

The film explores heavy themes of global climate emergency, environmental anxiety, and the pressure of being a public figure. It depicts the emotional toll of activism, including moments of frustration and public criticism directed at Greta Thunberg.

Scary moments in I Am Greta

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for I Am Greta 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.

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Is I Am Greta appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests I Am Greta is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. I Am Greta is a focused observational documentary following the climate activism of Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg. The film highlights her journey from a solitary school protester to a prominent global voice…

What age rating does I Am Greta have?

I Am Greta is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is I Am Greta about?

Is there sex or nudity in I Am Greta?

There is no sexual content in this film.

How violent is I Am Greta?

There is no violence in this film.

Is the language in I Am Greta appropriate for kids?

Language is very mild, consisting of a few instances of the Swedish word 'skit' (translated as 'shit').

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in I Am Greta?

There is no substance use in this film.

What mature themes appear in I Am Greta?