Mortal Engines (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Many thousands of years in the future, Earth’s cities roam the globe on huge wheels, devouring each other in a struggle for ever diminishing resources. On one of these massive traction cities, the old London, Tom Natsworthy has an unexpected encounter with a mysterious young woman from the wastelands who will change the course of his life forever.
Rated PG-13 • 2018 • 2h 8m
Mortal Engines is a post-apocalyptic adventure set in a future where mobile cities hunt smaller settlements for resources. The film received a PG-13 rating primarily for recurring sequences of futuristic violence, including sword fights, gunplay, and large-scale mechanical destruction. Parents should be aware of themes involving parental abandonment, grief, and the brutal ethics of 'Municipal Darwinism.' While the film avoids explicit… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Mortal Engines appropriate for kids?
Mortal Engines is a post-apocalyptic adventure set in a future where mobile cities hunt smaller settlements for resources. The film received a PG-13 rating primarily for recurring sequences of futuristic violence, including sword fights, gunplay, and large-scale mechanical… Read more — free account
Content severity in Mortal Engines
What happens in Mortal Engines, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in Mortal Engines
There is no explicit sexual content, though there is one fleeting reference to sexual history.
Violence and gore in Mortal Engines
The film features moderate, frequent action violence. This includes sword fighting where characters are stabbed, characters being shot, and scenes of large-scale mechanical combat. Minor blood is visible in several injury scenes.
Language in Mortal Engines
Language is mild, consisting of a few uses of 'damn,' 'hell,' 'bloody,' 'bastard,' and several light profanities and uses of deity in vain.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Mortal Engines
Alcohol consumption is shown briefly in social scenes among adult characters.
Mature themes in Mortal Engines
The narrative explores mature concepts such as war, societal collapse, the loss of parents, and the trauma of being turned into a cyborg. These elements are presented with a serious tone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mortal Engines appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Mortal Engines is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Mortal Engines is a post-apocalyptic adventure set in a future where mobile cities hunt smaller settlements for resources. The film received a PG-13 rating primarily for recurring sequences of futuristic violence…
What age rating does Mortal Engines have?
Mortal Engines is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Mortal Engines about?
Mortal Engines is a post-apocalyptic adventure set in a future where mobile cities hunt smaller settlements for resources. The film received a PG-13 rating primarily for recurring sequences of futuristic violence, including sword fights, gunplay, and large-scale mechanical destruction. Parents should be aware of…
Is there sex or nudity in Mortal Engines?
There is no explicit sexual content, though there is one fleeting reference to sexual history.
How violent is Mortal Engines?
The film features moderate, frequent action violence. This includes sword fighting where characters are stabbed, characters being shot, and scenes of large-scale mechanical combat. Minor blood is visible in several injury scenes.
Is the language in Mortal Engines appropriate for kids?
Language is mild, consisting of a few uses of 'damn,' 'hell,' 'bloody,' 'bastard,' and several light profanities and uses of deity in vain.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Mortal Engines?
Alcohol consumption is shown briefly in social scenes among adult characters.
What mature themes appear in Mortal Engines?
The narrative explores mature concepts such as war, societal collapse, the loss of parents, and the trauma of being turned into a cyborg. These elements are presented with a serious tone.
How long is Mortal Engines?
Mortal Engines runs 128 minutes, directed by Christian Rivers, released in 2018.
Where can I read the full Mortal Engines parent guide?
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