Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Jack is born with his heart frozen solid on the coldest day in history. A wise midwife saves him by replacing it with a cuckoo clock. Now Jack must abide by three rules to keep his mechanical heart safe: never touch the clock's hands, master his anger, and never fall in love. He tries his best, but when he meets a girl named Acacia he falls in love, threatening the delicate balance of his artificial heart.
Rated PG • 2014 • 1h 34m
Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart is a stylized animated musical that follows Jack, a boy whose heart is replaced with a clock, and his quest to protect his mechanical life while falling in love with a girl named Miss Acacia. The film is rated PG for its dark atmospheric tone, suggestive imagery, and instances of bullying and physical peril. Parents should be aware that the story deals with themes of loss, abandonment, and death in a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart appropriate for kids?
Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart is a stylized animated musical that follows Jack, a boy whose heart is replaced with a clock, and his quest to protect his mechanical life while falling in love with a girl named Miss Acacia. The film is rated PG for its dark atmospheric tone… Read more — free account
Content severity in Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
What happens in Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:32 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
Contains mild suggestive material, including occasional revealing outfits on circus performers and brief visual innuendo. There is also a passing lyrical reference regarding desire.
Violence and gore in Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
Moderate. Includes intense schoolyard bullying, a significant scene where a character is stabbed in the eye by a clock mechanism, and a tense chase sequence involving a knife-wielding character.
Language in Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
Mild. Features infrequent uses of words like 'hell', 'damn', and 'God', alongside general name-calling and schoolyard taunts.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
Mild. Several characters are shown smoking cigarettes, and one character is defined by their smoking habit throughout the film.
Mature themes in Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
The film explores heavy, mature subject matter, including the death of a parent figure, the concept of a 'broken heart,' and the fear of abandonment. The overall tone is melancholic and dark.
Scary moments in Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart 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 Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart is a stylized animated musical that follows Jack, a boy whose heart is replaced with a clock, and his quest to protect his mechanical life while falling in love with a girl named Miss…
What age rating does Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart have?
Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart about?
Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart is a stylized animated musical that follows Jack, a boy whose heart is replaced with a clock, and his quest to protect his mechanical life while falling in love with a girl named Miss Acacia. The film is rated PG for its dark atmospheric tone, suggestive imagery, and instances of…
Is there sex or nudity in Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart?
Contains mild suggestive material, including occasional revealing outfits on circus performers and brief visual innuendo. There is also a passing lyrical reference regarding desire.
How violent is Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart?
Moderate. Includes intense schoolyard bullying, a significant scene where a character is stabbed in the eye by a clock mechanism, and a tense chase sequence involving a knife-wielding character.
Is the language in Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart appropriate for kids?
Mild. Features infrequent uses of words like 'hell', 'damn', and 'God', alongside general name-calling and schoolyard taunts.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart?
Mild. Several characters are shown smoking cigarettes, and one character is defined by their smoking habit throughout the film.
What mature themes appear in Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart?
The film explores heavy, mature subject matter, including the death of a parent figure, the concept of a 'broken heart,' and the fear of abandonment. The overall tone is melancholic and dark.
How long is Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart?
Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart runs 94 minutes, directed by Stéphane Berla, Mathias Malzieu, released in 2014.
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