Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Mr. Harrigan's Phone is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Mr. Harrigan's Phone is a supernatural thriller that explores themes of grief, revenge, and the ethical weight of technology. Following the death of his elderly mentor, a young man named Craig begins receiving cryptic…

Mr. Harrigan's Phone is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Mr. Harrigan's Phone is a supernatural thriller that explores themes of grief, revenge, and the ethical weight of technology. Following the death of his elderly mentor, a young man named Craig begins receiving cryptic text messages from the beyond that seem to facilitate his desire for retribution. Parents should be…

There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.

Violence is moderate and non-graphic. It includes a physical altercation between students where a character is beaten, and several instances involving the aftermath of deaths, including a body with a broken neck and another found in a shower following a…

Language is mild, featuring occasional uses of strong profanity including one 'f-word', several uses of 's***', and multiple instances of 'a**'.

There is brief mention of underage drug dealing on school grounds, and a character is depicted driving while intoxicated.

The film centers on heavy, mature themes including the mourning process, the loss of parents, deep grief, and the moral implications of suicide. Conversations about the 'gift of death' occur, contributing to a consistently eerie and melancholic atmosphere.

Mr. Harrigan's Phone runs 105 minutes, directed by John Lee Hancock, released in 2022.

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