Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Fleeing the war, the immortal Machia, graced with eternal youth, finds a baby abandoned in the forest and decides to raise it as her own child, sparking a moving story between a mortal and a being who does not age.
Rated PG-13 • 2018 • 1h 55m
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms is a visually stunning fantasy drama exploring the complexities of motherhood and the grief of outliving one's loved ones. The film receives its PG-13 rating primarily due to intense sequences of war-related violence, emotional trauma, and disturbing imagery involving character death and disease. Parents should be aware of scenes depicting battlefield gore, the forced isolation of characters, and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms appropriate for kids?
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms is a visually stunning fantasy drama exploring the complexities of motherhood and the grief of outliving one's loved ones. The film receives its PG-13 rating primarily due to intense sequences of war-related violence, emotional trauma, and… Read more — free account
Content severity in Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
What happens in Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:35 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:48 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Mild. There is a brief moment where a man in a bar slaps a woman's bottom, and some female characters wear revealing fantasy attire. Additionally, the plot contains a dark reference to implied sexual assault regarding a character forced into marriage.
Violence and gore in Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Moderate to Strong. The film features frequent war-related combat, including sword fighting and dragon-based attacks. Notable instances include a man slipping in a large puddle of blood, a character found impaled by a sword, and a crunching sound effect as a character pries fingers from a dead body.
Language in Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Mild. Minor profanity, including the word 'shit', is used sparingly throughout the film in moments of high tension or desperation.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Mild. Alcohol is consumed in social and bar settings, and some characters appear intoxicated during moments of distress.
Mature themes in Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Strong. The film centers on heavy existential themes including the trauma of war, the forced separation of families, systemic exploitation of unique lineages, and the profound grief of an immortal being watching a mortal loved one age and eventually die.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms is a visually stunning fantasy drama exploring the complexities of motherhood and the grief of outliving one's loved ones. The film receives its PG-13 rating primarily due to…
What age rating does Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms have?
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms about?
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms is a visually stunning fantasy drama exploring the complexities of motherhood and the grief of outliving one's loved ones. The film receives its PG-13 rating primarily due to intense sequences of war-related violence, emotional trauma, and disturbing imagery involving character…
Is there sex or nudity in Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms?
Mild. There is a brief moment where a man in a bar slaps a woman's bottom, and some female characters wear revealing fantasy attire. Additionally, the plot contains a dark reference to implied sexual assault regarding a character forced into marriage.
How violent is Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms?
Moderate to Strong. The film features frequent war-related combat, including sword fighting and dragon-based attacks. Notable instances include a man slipping in a large puddle of blood, a character found impaled by a sword, and a crunching sound effect as a…
Is the language in Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms appropriate for kids?
Mild. Minor profanity, including the word 'shit', is used sparingly throughout the film in moments of high tension or desperation.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms?
Mild. Alcohol is consumed in social and bar settings, and some characters appear intoxicated during moments of distress.
What mature themes appear in Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms?
Strong. The film centers on heavy existential themes including the trauma of war, the forced separation of families, systemic exploitation of unique lineages, and the profound grief of an immortal being watching a mortal loved one age and eventually die.
How long is Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms?
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms runs 115 minutes, directed by Mari Okada, released in 2018.
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