Insurgent (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Beatrice Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart.
Rated PG-13 • 2015 • 1h 59m
The second film in the Divergent series, 'Insurgent' earns its PG-13 rating with frequent and intense sci-fi violence, mature thematic elements, and some sensuality. The action is pervasive, featuring numerous gunfights, hand-to-hand combat, and several on-screen deaths, though with minimal blood. The most intense sequences involve psychological torture during simulations and a disturbing scene where a character is mind-controlled into… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Insurgent appropriate for kids?
The second film in the Divergent series, 'Insurgent' earns its PG-13 rating with frequent and intense sci-fi violence, mature thematic elements, and some sensuality. The action is pervasive, featuring numerous gunfights, hand-to-hand combat, and several on-screen deaths, though… Read more — free account
Content severity in Insurgent
What happens in Insurgent, moment by moment
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:21 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in Insurgent
There is a brief scene of sensuality between Tris and Four. He is seen shirtless and she is seen from behind, topless, as they kiss. They lie down together, implying they have sex, but there is no nudity or explicit activity shown. In another scene, a character's side is briefly visible while she is supposedly bathing.
Violence and gore in Insurgent
Strong and frequent sci-fi action violence occurs throughout. There are numerous gunfights and fistfights, with characters being shot and killed, though gore is minimal. In a fight on a train, an arm-breaking sound is heard. One character's face is slammed into glass, causing his nose to bleed. A main villain is shot and killed. The most disturbing scene involves characters being mind-controlled to walk off a ledge, with one falling to her death on-screen. A primary villain is executed with a shot to the head in…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Insurgent
Brief strong language is present. The film includes at least one use of the F-word, spoken in anger. Lesser words such as "shit," "hell," and "damn" are also used a few times.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Insurgent
Substance use is not a factor. Characters are injected with various serums (for truth or simulation purposes) as part of the plot, but this is depicted in a clinical, sci-fi context and does not involve recreational drug or alcohol use.
Mature themes in Insurgent
The film deals with strong themes of war, grief, psychological trauma, and societal collapse. Tris is haunted by guilt over killing a friend in the previous film, which manifests in nightmares and hallucinations. Characters are subjected to intense, often violent, psychological simulations meant to torture them. Themes of betrayal by family, authoritarian control, and the morality of revolution are central. The film also includes a mind-controlled suicide and a cold-blooded execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Insurgent appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Insurgent is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The second film in the Divergent series, 'Insurgent' earns its PG-13 rating with frequent and intense sci-fi violence, mature thematic elements, and some sensuality. The action is pervasive, featuring numerous…
What age rating does Insurgent have?
Insurgent is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Insurgent about?
The second film in the Divergent series, 'Insurgent' earns its PG-13 rating with frequent and intense sci-fi violence, mature thematic elements, and some sensuality. The action is pervasive, featuring numerous gunfights, hand-to-hand combat, and several on-screen deaths, though with minimal blood. The most intense…
Is there sex or nudity in Insurgent?
There is a brief scene of sensuality between Tris and Four. He is seen shirtless and she is seen from behind, topless, as they kiss. They lie down together, implying they have sex, but there is no nudity or explicit activity shown. In another scene, a…
How violent is Insurgent?
Strong and frequent sci-fi action violence occurs throughout. There are numerous gunfights and fistfights, with characters being shot and killed, though gore is minimal. In a fight on a train, an arm-breaking sound is heard. One character's face is slammed…
Is the language in Insurgent appropriate for kids?
Brief strong language is present. The film includes at least one use of the F-word, spoken in anger. Lesser words such as "shit," "hell," and "damn" are also used a few times.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Insurgent?
Substance use is not a factor. Characters are injected with various serums (for truth or simulation purposes) as part of the plot, but this is depicted in a clinical, sci-fi context and does not involve recreational drug or alcohol use.
What mature themes appear in Insurgent?
The film deals with strong themes of war, grief, psychological trauma, and societal collapse. Tris is haunted by guilt over killing a friend in the previous film, which manifests in nightmares and hallucinations. Characters are subjected to intense, often…
How long is Insurgent?
Insurgent runs 119 minutes, directed by Robert Schwentke, released in 2015.
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