I Am Kalam (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests I Am Kalam is best for ages 9+. It's rated NR. This unrated inspirational film is appropriate for most ages but centers on mature themes that may require parental discussion. The story follows Chotu, a poor boy who works at a roadside tea stall and, inspired by…

I Am Kalam is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.

This unrated inspirational film is appropriate for most ages but centers on mature themes that may require parental discussion. The story follows Chotu, a poor boy who works at a roadside tea stall and, inspired by India's president, renames himself Kalam and dreams of an education. The film's primary content concerns…

None. There is no sexual content, romantic innuendo, or nudity in the film.

Violence is very mild and infrequent. In one scene, an adult worker at the eatery shoves Chotu out of jealousy. Later, Chotu is verbally berated by his uncle after a misunderstanding. There are no fights or weapons.

None. There is no profanity or offensive language used in the film.

None. Although a main setting is a roadside tea stall (dhaba) where adults gather, there is no on-screen depiction of characters smoking or consuming alcohol.

The film's central themes are mature and may require discussion. It deals directly with poverty, class disparity, and child labor, as the main character must work to support his family. A key sequence involves the boy running away from home, which leads to a…

I Am Kalam runs 89 minutes, directed by Nila Madhab Panda, released in 2010.

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