Just a Breath Away (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When a deadly mist engulfs Paris, people find refuge in the upper floors of the buildings. With no information, no electricity and hardly any supplies, Mathieu, Anna and their daughter Sarah try to survive the disaster.
Rated NR • 2018 • 1h 30m
In the French survival thriller Just a Breath Away, a mysterious, lethal mist envelops Paris, forcing families to take shelter in higher-level apartments. Parents Mathieu and Anna struggle to keep their daughter, Sarah, alive in a sealed medical capsule as resources dwindle and the gas rises. The film focuses on the intense, claustrophobic atmosphere of the disaster and the desperation of those trapped above the ground level. While it… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Just a Breath Away appropriate for kids?
In the French survival thriller Just a Breath Away, a mysterious, lethal mist envelops Paris, forcing families to take shelter in higher-level apartments. Parents Mathieu and Anna struggle to keep their daughter, Sarah, alive in a sealed medical capsule as resources dwindle and… Read more — free account
Content severity in Just a Breath Away
What happens in Just a Breath Away, moment by moment
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:42 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:48 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in Just a Breath Away
None. There is no sexual content in the film.
Violence and gore in Just a Breath Away
Violence is moderate and centers on survival. Characters are occasionally injured in accidents, and there is one instance where a character kills another with a blunt object to secure resources. Blood is visible on injuries and in a scene involving a post-conflict death trail.
Language in Just a Breath Away
Language is minimal. There are a few instances of mild profanity or exclamations related to the stress of the survival situation.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Just a Breath Away
None. No drug or alcohol use is depicted.
Mature themes in Just a Breath Away
The film deals with intense themes of natural disaster, parental grief, the death of family members, and the desperation of survival situations. It is emotionally heavy as parents confront the reality of their child's precarious situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Just a Breath Away appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Just a Breath Away is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. In the French survival thriller Just a Breath Away, a mysterious, lethal mist envelops Paris, forcing families to take shelter in higher-level apartments. Parents Mathieu and Anna struggle to keep their daughter, Sarah…
What age rating does Just a Breath Away have?
Just a Breath Away is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Just a Breath Away about?
In the French survival thriller Just a Breath Away, a mysterious, lethal mist envelops Paris, forcing families to take shelter in higher-level apartments. Parents Mathieu and Anna struggle to keep their daughter, Sarah, alive in a sealed medical capsule as resources dwindle and the gas rises. The film focuses on the…
Is there sex or nudity in Just a Breath Away?
None. There is no sexual content in the film.
How violent is Just a Breath Away?
Violence is moderate and centers on survival. Characters are occasionally injured in accidents, and there is one instance where a character kills another with a blunt object to secure resources. Blood is visible on injuries and in a scene involving a…
Is the language in Just a Breath Away appropriate for kids?
Language is minimal. There are a few instances of mild profanity or exclamations related to the stress of the survival situation.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Just a Breath Away?
None. No drug or alcohol use is depicted.
What mature themes appear in Just a Breath Away?
The film deals with intense themes of natural disaster, parental grief, the death of family members, and the desperation of survival situations. It is emotionally heavy as parents confront the reality of their child's precarious situation.
How long is Just a Breath Away?
Just a Breath Away runs 90 minutes, directed by Daniel Roby, released in 2018.
Where can I read the full Just a Breath Away parent guide?
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