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National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

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Benjamin Franklin Gates and Abigail Chase re-team with Riley Poole and, now armed with a stack of long-lost pages from John Wilkes Booth's diary, Ben must follow a clue left there to prove his ancestor's innocence in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

Rated PG • 2007 • 2h 4m

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National Treasure: Book of Secrets is an adventure film that follows Benjamin Franklin Gates as he travels the globe to clear his ancestor's name. The story involves high-stakes treasure hunting, historical puzzles, and occasional peril as Ben is pursued by a black-market dealer. Parents should be aware of recurring action violence, brief instances of character endangerment, and tense moments involving historical traps. The film is… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage
Diane Kruger
Diane Kruger
Justin Bartha
Justin Bartha
Ed Harris
Ed Harris
Jon Voight
Jon Voight
Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren
Harvey Keitel
Harvey Keitel
Bruce Greenwood
Bruce Greenwood
Ty Burrell
Ty Burrell
Michael Maize
Michael Maize
Timothy V. Murphy
Timothy V. Murphy
Alicia Coppola
Alicia Coppola
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Is National Treasure: Book of Secrets appropriate for kids?

National Treasure: Book of Secrets is an adventure film that follows Benjamin Franklin Gates as he travels the globe to clear his ancestor's name. The story involves high-stakes treasure hunting, historical puzzles, and occasional peril as Ben is pursued by a black-market… Read more — free account

Content severity in National Treasure: Book of Secrets

Sex Mild 2/10
Violence Strong 5/10
Language Mild 2/10
Substances Moderate 3/10
Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in National Treasure: Book of Secrets, moment by moment

  1. 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
  2. 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
  3. 0:30 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
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Sex and nudity in National Treasure: Book of Secrets

The film contains only light, incidental content, such as a brief kiss and subtle, non-explicit clothing choices on characters.

Violence and gore in National Treasure: Book of Secrets

Moderate action-adventure violence includes historical assassinations, tense pursuits, and characters in mortal danger. Physical altercations and gunfire occur during chase sequences, though blood is minimal.

Language in National Treasure: Book of Secrets

Language is extremely mild, limited to a single instance of a character using a religious exclamation.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in National Treasure: Book of Secrets

Substance use is minor and limited to a scene where a character feigns inebriation for a ruse and occasional, subtle background social drinking.

Mature themes in National Treasure: Book of Secrets

The film deals with themes of historical legacy, family reputation, and the moral ambiguity of pursuing truth at any cost. No heavy or mature themes are present.

Scary moments in National Treasure: Book of Secrets

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for National Treasure: Book of Secrets 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is National Treasure: Book of Secrets appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests National Treasure: Book of Secrets is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. National Treasure: Book of Secrets is an adventure film that follows Benjamin Franklin Gates as he travels the globe to clear his ancestor's name. The story involves high-stakes treasure hunting, historical puzzles, and…

What age rating does National Treasure: Book of Secrets have?

National Treasure: Book of Secrets is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is National Treasure: Book of Secrets about?

National Treasure: Book of Secrets is an adventure film that follows Benjamin Franklin Gates as he travels the globe to clear his ancestor's name. The story involves high-stakes treasure hunting, historical puzzles, and occasional peril as Ben is pursued by a black-market dealer. Parents should be aware of recurring…

Is there sex or nudity in National Treasure: Book of Secrets?

The film contains only light, incidental content, such as a brief kiss and subtle, non-explicit clothing choices on characters.

How violent is National Treasure: Book of Secrets?

Moderate action-adventure violence includes historical assassinations, tense pursuits, and characters in mortal danger. Physical altercations and gunfire occur during chase sequences, though blood is minimal.

Is the language in National Treasure: Book of Secrets appropriate for kids?

Language is extremely mild, limited to a single instance of a character using a religious exclamation.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in National Treasure: Book of Secrets?

Substance use is minor and limited to a scene where a character feigns inebriation for a ruse and occasional, subtle background social drinking.

What mature themes appear in National Treasure: Book of Secrets?

The film deals with themes of historical legacy, family reputation, and the moral ambiguity of pursuing truth at any cost. No heavy or mature themes are present.

How long is National Treasure: Book of Secrets?

National Treasure: Book of Secrets runs 124 minutes, directed by Jon Turteltaub, released in 2007.

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