Love and Monsters (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Seven years since the Monsterpocalypse began, Joel Dawson has been living underground in order to survive. But after reconnecting over radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee, Joel decides to venture out to reunite with her, despite all the dangerous monsters that stand in his way.
Rated PG-13 • 2020 • 1h 49m
Love and Monsters follows Joel Dawson as he leaves his safe bunker to reunite with his high school love, Aimee, in a world dominated by giant mutant insects. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily for creature-based action sequences and frequent mild profanity. Parents should be aware of the intense peril involving giant monsters, as well as a few scenes involving light sexual references and minor substance use. It is a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Love and Monsters appropriate for kids?
Love and Monsters follows Joel Dawson as he leaves his safe bunker to reunite with his high school love, Aimee, in a world dominated by giant mutant insects. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily for creature-based action sequences and frequent mild profanity. Parents should… Read more — free account
Content severity in Love and Monsters
What happens in Love and Monsters, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:32 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Love and Monsters
Contains mild suggestive content, including characters speculating about others having sex and brief scenes of a couple in bed with their legs visible under covers. There is some light kissing and brief cleavage shown during the latter part of the movie.
Violence and gore in Love and Monsters
Features creature-based action where giant insects and amphibians attack humans and the protagonist's dog. While there are some scenes of green monster guts and minor blood when leeches are removed, the violence is largely standard for a PG-13 monster movie. A central conflict involves a boat crew using an electrified chain on a crab creature.
Language in Love and Monsters
Features frequent mild profanity including dozens of instances of 'shit', as well as sporadic use of 'hell', 'damn', 'bitch', and one instance of the 'f-word'. There are also occasional crude references to 'balls' and 'nuts'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Love and Monsters
Features brief scenes of alcohol use and a moment where characters are drugged.
Mature themes in Love and Monsters
The story deals with survival, grief, and moving on from a past relationship. A major theme involves the protagonist struggling with anxiety and a sense of inadequacy in the face of a dangerous world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Love and Monsters appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Love and Monsters is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Love and Monsters follows Joel Dawson as he leaves his safe bunker to reunite with his high school love, Aimee, in a world dominated by giant mutant insects. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily for creature-based…
What age rating does Love and Monsters have?
Love and Monsters is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Love and Monsters about?
Love and Monsters follows Joel Dawson as he leaves his safe bunker to reunite with his high school love, Aimee, in a world dominated by giant mutant insects. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily for creature-based action sequences and frequent mild profanity. Parents should be aware of the intense peril involving…
Is there sex or nudity in Love and Monsters?
Contains mild suggestive content, including characters speculating about others having sex and brief scenes of a couple in bed with their legs visible under covers. There is some light kissing and brief cleavage shown during the latter part of the movie.
How violent is Love and Monsters?
Features creature-based action where giant insects and amphibians attack humans and the protagonist's dog. While there are some scenes of green monster guts and minor blood when leeches are removed, the violence is largely standard for a PG-13 monster movie…
Is the language in Love and Monsters appropriate for kids?
Features frequent mild profanity including dozens of instances of 'shit', as well as sporadic use of 'hell', 'damn', 'bitch', and one instance of the 'f-word'. There are also occasional crude references to 'balls' and 'nuts'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Love and Monsters?
Features brief scenes of alcohol use and a moment where characters are drugged.
What mature themes appear in Love and Monsters?
The story deals with survival, grief, and moving on from a past relationship. A major theme involves the protagonist struggling with anxiety and a sense of inadequacy in the face of a dangerous world.
How long is Love and Monsters?
Love and Monsters runs 109 minutes, directed by Michael Matthews, released in 2020.
Where can I read the full Love and Monsters parent guide?
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