Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A teenager finds himself transported to an island where he must help protect a group of orphans with special powers from creatures intent on destroying them.
Rated PG-13 • 2016 • 2h 7m
Directed by Tim Burton, "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" earns its PG-13 rating with intense sequences of fantasy violence and consistently creepy imagery that may frighten younger viewers. The film's primary content concerns revolve around monstrous creatures called Hollowgasts who hunt children to consume their eyeballs, a theme that is shown and discussed explicitly. Key scenes include a discovery of a character with… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children appropriate for kids?
Directed by Tim Burton, "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" earns its PG-13 rating with intense sequences of fantasy violence and consistently creepy imagery that may frighten younger viewers. The film's primary content concerns revolve around monstrous creatures… Read more — free account
Content severity in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
What happens in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:33 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
A single, brief moment of non-sexual nudity is implied when an invisible boy undresses to become fully unseen; nothing is visible. A chaste, romantic kiss is shared between the two teenage leads near the end of the film.
Violence and gore in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
The film contains strong and often frightening fantasy violence. The monstrous Hollowgasts are a central threat, and their method of killing—consuming eyeballs—is a recurring, disturbing element. A character is found dead with empty eye sockets early in the film. The main villain is later shown eating a plateful of eyeballs. The climax features an extended battle sequence where reanimated skeletons fight the monsters, and children use their peculiar abilities to kill the creatures in various ways, including…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Language is infrequent and relatively mild. The IMDb parents guide notes isolated uses of "damn," "hell," "crap," and "bollocks." There is also one use of "God damn" and a couple of other misuses of God's name.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Miss Peregrine is frequently seen smoking a distinctive pipe throughout the film; this is presented as a character trait. There are also some minor instances of adults drinking alcohol socially in background scenes.
Mature themes in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Thematic content is pervasive and can be intense. The story deals with the death of a beloved family member. A primary theme is the fear and persecution of those who are different ('peculiar'). One of the most frightening scenes involves a boy using his powers to reanimate a dead child's corpse to speak. The constant threat of death and disfigurement (specifically, having one's eyes removed) creates a sustained sense of peril and horror.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Directed by Tim Burton, "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" earns its PG-13 rating with intense sequences of fantasy violence and consistently creepy imagery that may frighten younger viewers. The film's…
What age rating does Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children have?
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children about?
Directed by Tim Burton, "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" earns its PG-13 rating with intense sequences of fantasy violence and consistently creepy imagery that may frighten younger viewers. The film's primary content concerns revolve around monstrous creatures called Hollowgasts who hunt children to…
Is there sex or nudity in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children?
A single, brief moment of non-sexual nudity is implied when an invisible boy undresses to become fully unseen; nothing is visible. A chaste, romantic kiss is shared between the two teenage leads near the end of the film.
How violent is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children?
The film contains strong and often frightening fantasy violence. The monstrous Hollowgasts are a central threat, and their method of killing—consuming eyeballs—is a recurring, disturbing element. A character is found dead with empty eye sockets early in the…
Is the language in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and relatively mild. The IMDb parents guide notes isolated uses of "damn," "hell," "crap," and "bollocks." There is also one use of "God damn" and a couple of other misuses of God's name.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children?
Miss Peregrine is frequently seen smoking a distinctive pipe throughout the film; this is presented as a character trait. There are also some minor instances of adults drinking alcohol socially in background scenes.
What mature themes appear in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children?
Thematic content is pervasive and can be intense. The story deals with the death of a beloved family member. A primary theme is the fear and persecution of those who are different ('peculiar'). One of the most frightening scenes involves a boy using his…
How long is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children?
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children runs 127 minutes, directed by Tim Burton, released in 2016.
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