Missing (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When her mother disappears while on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend, June’s search for answers is hindered by international red tape. Stuck thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, June creatively uses all the latest technology at her fingertips to try and find her before it’s too late. But as she digs deeper, her digital sleuthing raises more questions than answers... and when June unravels secrets about her mom, she discovers that she never really knew her at all.
Rated PG-13 • 2023 • 1h 51m
Missing is a high-stakes techno-thriller that follows 18-year-old June as she frantically uses digital tools to locate her mother, Grace, who has disappeared during a trip to Colombia. The film earned its PG-13 rating primarily for scenes of intense physical peril, domestic violence, and realistic injury, alongside occasional coarse language. While the narrative is told entirely through screens, the emotional stakes of kidnapping and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Missing appropriate for kids?
Missing is a high-stakes techno-thriller that follows 18-year-old June as she frantically uses digital tools to locate her mother, Grace, who has disappeared during a trip to Colombia. The film earned its PG-13 rating primarily for scenes of intense physical peril, domestic… Read more — free account
Content severity in Missing
What happens in Missing, moment by moment
- 0:12 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:25 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:42 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in Missing
There is no sexual content in the film; it remains focused on the mystery and thriller elements.
Violence and gore in Missing
The violence is moderate and impactful, including a character being shot in the stomach, a struggle involving a glass shard used as a weapon, and scenes of abduction. These moments are brief but carry realistic consequences, including visible injury and fatal wounds.
Language in Missing
Language is mild throughout the film, consisting of occasional uses of 'shit' and 'Jesus Christ' as exclamations of frustration.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Missing
There are passing scenes depicting underage drinking at parties during the beginning of the film.
Mature themes in Missing
The film explores heavy themes of domestic abuse, parental manipulation, parental kidnapping, and the trauma of discovering a parent's criminal history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Missing appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Missing is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Missing is a high-stakes techno-thriller that follows 18-year-old June as she frantically uses digital tools to locate her mother, Grace, who has disappeared during a trip to Colombia. The film earned its PG-13 rating…
What age rating does Missing have?
Missing is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Missing about?
Missing is a high-stakes techno-thriller that follows 18-year-old June as she frantically uses digital tools to locate her mother, Grace, who has disappeared during a trip to Colombia. The film earned its PG-13 rating primarily for scenes of intense physical peril, domestic violence, and realistic injury, alongside…
Is there sex or nudity in Missing?
There is no sexual content in the film; it remains focused on the mystery and thriller elements.
How violent is Missing?
The violence is moderate and impactful, including a character being shot in the stomach, a struggle involving a glass shard used as a weapon, and scenes of abduction. These moments are brief but carry realistic consequences, including visible injury and fatal…
Is the language in Missing appropriate for kids?
Language is mild throughout the film, consisting of occasional uses of 'shit' and 'Jesus Christ' as exclamations of frustration.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Missing?
There are passing scenes depicting underage drinking at parties during the beginning of the film.
What mature themes appear in Missing?
The film explores heavy themes of domestic abuse, parental manipulation, parental kidnapping, and the trauma of discovering a parent's criminal history.
How long is Missing?
Missing runs 111 minutes, directed by Will Merrick, Nicholas D. Johnson, released in 2023.
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