My Sunshine (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Two young skaters, polar opposites in personality, team up to train for an ice-dancing competition, their growing bond blurring the lines between partners and more as winter unfolds.
Rated NR • 2024 • 1h 30m
My Sunshine is a quiet Japanese drama about a young boy's journey into the world of figure skating. The film is unrated in the US but received a G-rating in its home country; its content is extremely mild in terms of violence, language, and sex. However, parents should be aware of a central thematic storyline involving prejudice: the boy's coach is in a same-sex relationship, and another young skater, Sakura, reacts with disgust and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is My Sunshine appropriate for kids?
My Sunshine is a quiet Japanese drama about a young boy's journey into the world of figure skating. The film is unrated in the US but received a G-rating in its home country; its content is extremely mild in terms of violence, language, and sex. However, parents should be aware… Read more — free account
Content severity in My Sunshine
What happens in My Sunshine, moment by moment
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 1/10
- 0:35 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in My Sunshine
Sexual content is very mild and limited to the implication of a same-sex relationship. The adult male coach, Arakawa, is shown with his male partner, Igarashi, in non-physical, everyday contexts. The most notable scene involves another character seeing them share a popsicle in a car, which is framed as an intimate, couple-like moment without being sexual.
Violence and gore in My Sunshine
None. The film opens with a brief scene of a youth hockey game, but there is no fighting, aggression, or injury depicted. The tone is gentle throughout.
Language in My Sunshine
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in My Sunshine
None. There is no use of tobacco, alcohol, or illicit drugs.
Mature themes in My Sunshine
Thematic content is central to the film's gentle drama. A major plot point involves prejudice, when a young skater expresses disgust and quits her team after discovering her coach is in a same-sex relationship. This leads to scenes of emotional confrontation and themes of disappointment and abandonment. The film also explores identity and self-discovery as the main character, Takuya, pursues his passion for figure skating, a sport less traditional for boys in his environment.
Scary moments in My Sunshine
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for My Sunshine 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 My Sunshine appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests My Sunshine is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. My Sunshine is a quiet Japanese drama about a young boy's journey into the world of figure skating. The film is unrated in the US but received a G-rating in its home country; its content is extremely mild in terms of…
What age rating does My Sunshine have?
My Sunshine is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is My Sunshine about?
My Sunshine is a quiet Japanese drama about a young boy's journey into the world of figure skating. The film is unrated in the US but received a G-rating in its home country; its content is extremely mild in terms of violence, language, and sex. However, parents should be aware of a central thematic storyline…
Is there sex or nudity in My Sunshine?
Sexual content is very mild and limited to the implication of a same-sex relationship. The adult male coach, Arakawa, is shown with his male partner, Igarashi, in non-physical, everyday contexts. The most notable scene involves another character seeing them…
How violent is My Sunshine?
None. The film opens with a brief scene of a youth hockey game, but there is no fighting, aggression, or injury depicted. The tone is gentle throughout.
Is the language in My Sunshine appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in My Sunshine?
None. There is no use of tobacco, alcohol, or illicit drugs.
What mature themes appear in My Sunshine?
Thematic content is central to the film's gentle drama. A major plot point involves prejudice, when a young skater expresses disgust and quits her team after discovering her coach is in a same-sex relationship. This leads to scenes of emotional confrontation…
How long is My Sunshine?
My Sunshine runs 90 minutes, directed by Hiroshi Okuyama, released in 2024.
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