I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After his classmate and crush is diagnosed with a pancreatic disease, an average high schooler sets out to make the most of her final days.
Rated PG • 2018 • 1h 48m
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas follows an unnamed high school student who discovers his popular classmate, Sakura Yamauchi, is living with a terminal pancreatic illness. The story focuses on their burgeoning friendship as they navigate the complexities of her condition, bucket list, and the emotional toll of impending loss. Parents should be aware that the film deals heavily with themes of death, terminal illness, and grief, as well as a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is I Want to Eat Your Pancreas appropriate for kids?
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas follows an unnamed high school student who discovers his popular classmate, Sakura Yamauchi, is living with a terminal pancreatic illness. The story focuses on their burgeoning friendship as they navigate the complexities of her condition, bucket… Read more — free account
Content severity in I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
What happens in I Want to Eat Your Pancreas, moment by moment
- 0:15 💬 Language 1/10
- 0:20 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:42 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
There is light suggestive content, including a scene where Sakura is briefly seen in the shower from angles that show no nudity. A restaurant poster features a woman in a bikini, and there is one moment where two characters appear about to kiss before stopping.
Violence and gore in I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
Moderate; the most significant moment is a shocking off-screen stabbing that results in the protagonist's death. Earlier in the film, there is an uncomfortable scene where the male lead pins Sakura to her bed against her will, which is depicted as aggressive and upsetting before he releases her.
Language in I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
Language is very mild, primarily consisting of infrequent occurrences of casual, non-aggressive speech.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
There are brief scenes depicting underage characters consuming alcohol, including a scene where a teenage girl is shown to be intoxicated.
Mature themes in I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
The film centers on terminal illness, mortality, and the grief associated with losing a peer. It explores complex emotional responses to death, including a character's struggle to cope with the reality of her friend's diagnosis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is I Want to Eat Your Pancreas appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests I Want to Eat Your Pancreas is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG. I Want to Eat Your Pancreas follows an unnamed high school student who discovers his popular classmate, Sakura Yamauchi, is living with a terminal pancreatic illness. The story focuses on their burgeoning friendship as…
What age rating does I Want to Eat Your Pancreas have?
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is I Want to Eat Your Pancreas about?
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas follows an unnamed high school student who discovers his popular classmate, Sakura Yamauchi, is living with a terminal pancreatic illness. The story focuses on their burgeoning friendship as they navigate the complexities of her condition, bucket list, and the emotional toll of impending…
Is there sex or nudity in I Want to Eat Your Pancreas?
There is light suggestive content, including a scene where Sakura is briefly seen in the shower from angles that show no nudity. A restaurant poster features a woman in a bikini, and there is one moment where two characters appear about to kiss before…
How violent is I Want to Eat Your Pancreas?
Moderate; the most significant moment is a shocking off-screen stabbing that results in the protagonist's death. Earlier in the film, there is an uncomfortable scene where the male lead pins Sakura to her bed against her will, which is depicted as aggressive…
Is the language in I Want to Eat Your Pancreas appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild, primarily consisting of infrequent occurrences of casual, non-aggressive speech.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in I Want to Eat Your Pancreas?
There are brief scenes depicting underage characters consuming alcohol, including a scene where a teenage girl is shown to be intoxicated.
What mature themes appear in I Want to Eat Your Pancreas?
The film centers on terminal illness, mortality, and the grief associated with losing a peer. It explores complex emotional responses to death, including a character's struggle to cope with the reality of her friend's diagnosis.
How long is I Want to Eat Your Pancreas?
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas runs 108 minutes, directed by Shinichiro Ushijima, released in 2018.
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