Nim's Island (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A young girl inhabits an isolated island with her scientist father and communicates with a reclusive author of the novel she's reading.
Rated PG • 2008 • 1h 36m
Nim's Island is a PG-rated family adventure about an 11-year-old girl named Nim who lives on a remote island with her scientist father. The film earns its rating primarily through mild adventure-based peril and some intense weather sequences. Parents should be aware of a scene where an adult nearly drowns and various sequences involving storms, volcanoes, and minor physical injuries. It is generally suitable for most children, though… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Nim's Island appropriate for kids?
Nim's Island is a PG-rated family adventure about an 11-year-old girl named Nim who lives on a remote island with her scientist father. The film earns its rating primarily through mild adventure-based peril and some intense weather sequences. Parents should be aware of a scene… Read more — free account
Content severity in Nim's Island
What happens in Nim's Island, moment by moment
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in Nim's Island
None. The film contains no sexual content, though it includes brief, non-suggestive shots of people in swimwear or vacation clothing at a beach resort.
Violence and gore in Nim's Island
Moderate. Violence is limited to mild action-adventure sequences, including a man fighting off attackers, storm-related peril, and a girl sustaining a minor leg injury from a fall.
Language in Nim's Island
None. There is no significant profanity, only rare, non-enunciated exclamations.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Nim's Island
Light. Adult characters are shown consuming alcohol at a beach barbecue, and one character takes motion-sickness medication during a flight.
Mature themes in Nim's Island
Moderate. Themes center on the loss of a parent, feelings of abandonment, and the struggles of agoraphobia, all handled in a child-friendly, optimistic manner.
Scary moments in Nim's Island
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Nim's Island 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 Nim's Island appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Nim's Island is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. Nim's Island is a PG-rated family adventure about an 11-year-old girl named Nim who lives on a remote island with her scientist father. The film earns its rating primarily through mild adventure-based peril and some…
What age rating does Nim's Island have?
Nim's Island is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Nim's Island about?
Nim's Island is a PG-rated family adventure about an 11-year-old girl named Nim who lives on a remote island with her scientist father. The film earns its rating primarily through mild adventure-based peril and some intense weather sequences. Parents should be aware of a scene where an adult nearly drowns and various…
Is there sex or nudity in Nim's Island?
None. The film contains no sexual content, though it includes brief, non-suggestive shots of people in swimwear or vacation clothing at a beach resort.
How violent is Nim's Island?
Moderate. Violence is limited to mild action-adventure sequences, including a man fighting off attackers, storm-related peril, and a girl sustaining a minor leg injury from a fall.
Is the language in Nim's Island appropriate for kids?
None. There is no significant profanity, only rare, non-enunciated exclamations.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Nim's Island?
Light. Adult characters are shown consuming alcohol at a beach barbecue, and one character takes motion-sickness medication during a flight.
What mature themes appear in Nim's Island?
Moderate. Themes center on the loss of a parent, feelings of abandonment, and the struggles of agoraphobia, all handled in a child-friendly, optimistic manner.
How long is Nim's Island?
Nim's Island runs 96 minutes, directed by Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin, released in 2008.
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