I Kill Giants (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests I Kill Giants is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. I Kill Giants is a poignant drama about Barbara Thorson, a young girl who creates an elaborate fantasy world to cope with her mother's terminal illness. The film received its rating primarily for intense thematic…

I Kill Giants is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

I Kill Giants is a poignant drama about Barbara Thorson, a young girl who creates an elaborate fantasy world to cope with her mother's terminal illness. The film received its rating primarily for intense thematic content regarding grief, bullying, and emotional neglect. Parents should be aware of scenes depicting…

None; a minor character makes one passing, crude reference to 'getting laid', but there is no sexual activity or nudity.

Moderate; Barbara is subjected to a physical assault by school bullies, and there are brief, stylized depictions of fantasy battles involving blunt weapons. One scene involves a character stepping on glass, showing pain but avoiding gore.

Moderate; the dialogue includes multiple uses of 'shit', 'bitch', 'damn', and 'hell'. These terms are used frequently enough to warrant caution for sensitive viewers.

None; there is no consumption of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs depicted in the film.

Strong; the narrative centers on a child's denial of her mother's terminal cancer and death. The film explores deep feelings of abandonment, trauma, bullying, and the psychological impact of impending grief, which may be emotionally difficult for some viewers.

I Kill Giants runs 106 minutes, directed by Anders Walter, released in 2017.

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