Jungle Cruise (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Dr. Lily Houghton enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his dilapidated boat. Together, they search for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal – a discovery that will change the future of medicine.
Rated PG-13 • 2021 • 2h 7m
Jungle Cruise follows Dr. Lily Houghton and skipper Frank Wolff on a perilous 1910s expedition to find a legendary healing tree in the Amazon. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for sequences of stylized adventure violence, featuring undead conquistadors and high-stakes river peril. Parents should be aware of some suggestive dialogue and mild instances of physical humor throughout the journey. It is generally suitable for pre-teens and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Jungle Cruise appropriate for kids?
Jungle Cruise follows Dr. Lily Houghton and skipper Frank Wolff on a perilous 1910s expedition to find a legendary healing tree in the Amazon. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for sequences of stylized adventure violence, featuring undead conquistadors and high-stakes river… Read more — free account
Content severity in Jungle Cruise
What happens in Jungle Cruise, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in Jungle Cruise
The film includes a brief romantic kiss at the end. There is also a scene involving suggestive dialogue about a character's romantic preferences, as well as a crude joke involving a walking stick. Additionally, a female character is seen in undergarments that reveal some cleavage.
Violence and gore in Jungle Cruise
The film features frequent adventure-style violence, including sword fights, gunplay, and hand-to-hand combat. Undead conquistadors are shown with supernatural features like snakes emerging from their skin, and characters are stabbed or struck throughout the film. The action is constant but rarely shows graphic blood or gore.
Language in Jungle Cruise
The dialogue is very mild, featuring infrequent uses of words like 'hell', 'bugger', and an incomplete usage of 'shit'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Jungle Cruise
Alcohol consumption is depicted on occasion as characters drink socially in bars or on the boat.
Mature themes in Jungle Cruise
The narrative involves themes of colonial history, historical conflict, and a curse that keeps characters in a state of living death for centuries. Grief and the loss of family members are touched upon through the characters' backstories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jungle Cruise appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Jungle Cruise is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. Jungle Cruise follows Dr. Lily Houghton and skipper Frank Wolff on a perilous 1910s expedition to find a legendary healing tree in the Amazon. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for sequences of stylized adventure…
What age rating does Jungle Cruise have?
Jungle Cruise is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Jungle Cruise about?
Jungle Cruise follows Dr. Lily Houghton and skipper Frank Wolff on a perilous 1910s expedition to find a legendary healing tree in the Amazon. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for sequences of stylized adventure violence, featuring undead conquistadors and high-stakes river peril. Parents should be aware of some…
Is there sex or nudity in Jungle Cruise?
The film includes a brief romantic kiss at the end. There is also a scene involving suggestive dialogue about a character's romantic preferences, as well as a crude joke involving a walking stick. Additionally, a female character is seen in undergarments that…
How violent is Jungle Cruise?
The film features frequent adventure-style violence, including sword fights, gunplay, and hand-to-hand combat. Undead conquistadors are shown with supernatural features like snakes emerging from their skin, and characters are stabbed or struck throughout the…
Is the language in Jungle Cruise appropriate for kids?
The dialogue is very mild, featuring infrequent uses of words like 'hell', 'bugger', and an incomplete usage of 'shit'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Jungle Cruise?
Alcohol consumption is depicted on occasion as characters drink socially in bars or on the boat.
What mature themes appear in Jungle Cruise?
The narrative involves themes of colonial history, historical conflict, and a curse that keeps characters in a state of living death for centuries. Grief and the loss of family members are touched upon through the characters' backstories.
How long is Jungle Cruise?
Jungle Cruise runs 127 minutes, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, released in 2021.
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