Ice Merchants (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Every day, a father and his son jump with a parachute from their vertiginous cold house, attached to a cliff, to go to the village on the ground, far away where they sell the ice they produce daily.
Rated All • 2023 • 14m
Ice Merchants is an animated short film exploring the deep bond between a father and his son as they perform their daily routine of jumping from a cliff to sell ice. The film depicts themes of loss and resilience through non-verbal storytelling, focusing on how the family navigates the absence of the mother. Parents should be aware that the story contains moments of peril as the characters' home collapses, which may be stressful for… Sign up for the full guide
Is Ice Merchants appropriate for kids?
Ice Merchants is an animated short film exploring the deep bond between a father and his son as they perform their daily routine of jumping from a cliff to sell ice. The film depicts themes of loss and resilience through non-verbal storytelling, focusing on how the family… Read more — free account
Content severity in Ice Merchants
What happens in Ice Merchants, moment by moment
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Sex and nudity in Ice Merchants
None. There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
Violence and gore in Ice Merchants
None. While there is brief environmental peril, there is no physical conflict, aggression, or gore.
Language in Ice Merchants
None. The film contains no dialogue or spoken words.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Ice Merchants
None. There is no usage of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco.
Mature themes in Ice Merchants
The film deals with themes of parental loss, loneliness, and family grief, presented in an abstract, emotional way through the characters' daily lives.
Scary moments in Ice Merchants
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Ice Merchants 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 Ice Merchants appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Ice Merchants is best for ages 6+. It's rated All. Ice Merchants is an animated short film exploring the deep bond between a father and his son as they perform their daily routine of jumping from a cliff to sell ice. The film depicts themes of loss and resilience…
What age rating does Ice Merchants have?
Ice Merchants is officially rated All. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is Ice Merchants about?
Ice Merchants is an animated short film exploring the deep bond between a father and his son as they perform their daily routine of jumping from a cliff to sell ice. The film depicts themes of loss and resilience through non-verbal storytelling, focusing on how the family navigates the absence of the mother. Parents…
Is there sex or nudity in Ice Merchants?
None. There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
How violent is Ice Merchants?
None. While there is brief environmental peril, there is no physical conflict, aggression, or gore.
Is the language in Ice Merchants appropriate for kids?
None. The film contains no dialogue or spoken words.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Ice Merchants?
None. There is no usage of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco.
What mature themes appear in Ice Merchants?
The film deals with themes of parental loss, loneliness, and family grief, presented in an abstract, emotional way through the characters' daily lives.
How long is Ice Merchants?
Ice Merchants runs 14 minutes, directed by João Gonzalez, released in 2023.
Where can I read the full Ice Merchants parent guide?
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