Miracles from Heaven (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When Christy discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for a solution. After Anna has a freak accident and falls three stories, a miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored and their community inspired.
Rated PG • 2016 • 1h 59m
Miracles from Heaven follows the true story of the Beam family as they navigate the difficult medical journey of their daughter Anna, who suffers from an incurable digestive disorder. The film earned its PG rating primarily for its intense themes surrounding childhood illness, a traumatic accident involving a high fall, and emotional distress. Parents should be aware of frequent scenes depicting medical procedures and the grief of… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Miracles from Heaven appropriate for kids?
Miracles from Heaven follows the true story of the Beam family as they navigate the difficult medical journey of their daughter Anna, who suffers from an incurable digestive disorder. The film earned its PG rating primarily for its intense themes surrounding childhood illness, a… Read more — free account
Content severity in Miracles from Heaven
What happens in Miracles from Heaven, moment by moment
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:42 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:58 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in Miracles from Heaven
None. The film contains no sexual content, nudity, or romantic themes beyond mild, non-sexual intimacy between married parents.
Violence and gore in Miracles from Heaven
Mild. Violence is limited to a scary fall and occasional, non-graphic medical depictions. A young girl is shown struggling with nausea, and characters sustain injuries after a serious accident.
Language in Miracles from Heaven
None. There is no profanity throughout the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Miracles from Heaven
None. There is no on-screen consumption of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.
Mature themes in Miracles from Heaven
Strong and persistent. The film centers on a young child's chronic, painful illness and the loss of a peer to cancer. Characters experience profound grief, spiritual doubt, and feelings of abandonment by God, which may be heavy for younger viewers.
Scary moments in Miracles from Heaven
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Miracles from Heaven 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 Miracles from Heaven appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Miracles from Heaven is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Miracles from Heaven follows the true story of the Beam family as they navigate the difficult medical journey of their daughter Anna, who suffers from an incurable digestive disorder. The film earned its PG rating…
What age rating does Miracles from Heaven have?
Miracles from Heaven is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Miracles from Heaven about?
Miracles from Heaven follows the true story of the Beam family as they navigate the difficult medical journey of their daughter Anna, who suffers from an incurable digestive disorder. The film earned its PG rating primarily for its intense themes surrounding childhood illness, a traumatic accident involving a high…
Is there sex or nudity in Miracles from Heaven?
None. The film contains no sexual content, nudity, or romantic themes beyond mild, non-sexual intimacy between married parents.
How violent is Miracles from Heaven?
Mild. Violence is limited to a scary fall and occasional, non-graphic medical depictions. A young girl is shown struggling with nausea, and characters sustain injuries after a serious accident.
Is the language in Miracles from Heaven appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity throughout the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Miracles from Heaven?
None. There is no on-screen consumption of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.
What mature themes appear in Miracles from Heaven?
Strong and persistent. The film centers on a young child's chronic, painful illness and the loss of a peer to cancer. Characters experience profound grief, spiritual doubt, and feelings of abandonment by God, which may be heavy for younger viewers.
How long is Miracles from Heaven?
Miracles from Heaven runs 119 minutes, directed by Patricia Riggen, released in 2016.
Where can I read the full Miracles from Heaven parent guide?
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