Nerve (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Industrious high school senior Vee Delmonico has had it with living life on the sidelines. When pressured by friends to join the popular online game Nerve, Vee decides to sign up for just one dare in what seems like harmless fun. But as she finds herself caught up in the thrill of the adrenaline-fueled competition partnered with a mysterious stranger, the game begins to take a sinister turn with increasingly dangerous acts, leading her into a high stakes finale that will determine her entire future.
Rated PG-13 • 2016 • 1h 36m
Nerve is a PG-13 thriller about the dangers of social media and mob mentality. It earned its rating for intense scenes of dangerous and reckless behavior, some sexual content including partial nudity, brief teen drinking, and one use of "fucking." The film follows high school student Vee as she joins an online dare game that quickly escalates from harmless pranks to life-threatening stunts, culminating in a public finale where she is… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Nerve appropriate for kids?
Nerve is a PG-13 thriller about the dangers of social media and mob mentality. It earned its rating for intense scenes of dangerous and reckless behavior, some sexual content including partial nudity, brief teen drinking, and one use of "fucking." The film follows high school… Read more — free account
Content severity in Nerve
What happens in Nerve, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
- 0:28 ♥ Sex & Nudity 6/10
Sex and nudity in Nerve
Some sexual content and partial nudity. The first dare involves a girl kissing a stranger. In a main sequence, two main characters must run from a high-end store wearing only their underwear after their clothes are stolen. A girl is seen from behind in a thong, and another's bare back is shown as she gets a tattoo. There are scenes of characters kissing, and a brief, non-explicit moment where a girl is implied to be having sex with a boy at a party (they are seen kissing beforehand).
Violence and gore in Nerve
Violence is mostly centered on perilous and reckless "dares." Characters are put in life-threatening situations, including one riding a motorcycle blindfolded at high speed, another hanging from a crane by one hand, and characters crossing a narrow ladder between tall buildings. One character is punched and knocked unconscious. The climax involves guns, with a character seemingly shot and killed in front of a live audience (this is later revealed to be staged). There is no graphic gore.
Language in Nerve
Language is moderate and includes one use of "fucking". Other profanity includes several uses of "shit," "ass," and "bitch." Characters also make obscene gestures, such as giving the middle finger.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Nerve
There is brief teen drinking. During a party scene, teenagers are seen holding cups and drinking what appears to be beer and other alcoholic beverages. This is not a focus of the plot but is present in the background.
Mature themes in Nerve
The film's themes are its strongest element, exploring the dark side of internet culture, anonymity, peer pressure, and mob mentality. The central game, Nerve, encourages dangerous behavior for money and fame. Characters are blackmailed, have their privacy violated, and their finances stolen by the game. The film deals with the trauma of a past family death and culminates in a tense exploration of how an anonymous crowd can endorse violence, culminating in a faked murder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nerve appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Nerve is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Nerve is a PG-13 thriller about the dangers of social media and mob mentality. It earned its rating for intense scenes of dangerous and reckless behavior, some sexual content including partial nudity, brief teen…
What age rating does Nerve have?
Nerve is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Nerve about?
Nerve is a PG-13 thriller about the dangers of social media and mob mentality. It earned its rating for intense scenes of dangerous and reckless behavior, some sexual content including partial nudity, brief teen drinking, and one use of "fucking." The film follows high school student Vee as she joins an online dare…
Is there sex or nudity in Nerve?
Some sexual content and partial nudity. The first dare involves a girl kissing a stranger. In a main sequence, two main characters must run from a high-end store wearing only their underwear after their clothes are stolen. A girl is seen from behind in a…
How violent is Nerve?
Violence is mostly centered on perilous and reckless "dares." Characters are put in life-threatening situations, including one riding a motorcycle blindfolded at high speed, another hanging from a crane by one hand, and characters crossing a narrow ladder…
Is the language in Nerve appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate and includes one use of "fucking". Other profanity includes several uses of "shit," "ass," and "bitch." Characters also make obscene gestures, such as giving the middle finger.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Nerve?
There is brief teen drinking. During a party scene, teenagers are seen holding cups and drinking what appears to be beer and other alcoholic beverages. This is not a focus of the plot but is present in the background.
What mature themes appear in Nerve?
The film's themes are its strongest element, exploring the dark side of internet culture, anonymity, peer pressure, and mob mentality. The central game, Nerve, encourages dangerous behavior for money and fame. Characters are blackmailed, have their privacy…
How long is Nerve?
Nerve runs 96 minutes, directed by Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman, released in 2016.
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