Nine Lives (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A stuffy businessman finds himself trapped inside the body of his family's cat.
Rated PG • 2016 • 1h 27m
Nine Lives is a family comedy about Tom Brand, a workaholic billionaire who is transformed into the family cat following a life-threatening accident. Parents should be aware of some mild peril involving falls and accidents, as well as a scene where the cat character consumes alcohol and experiences a hangover. The film touches on mature themes such as corporate betrayal, marital infidelity, and a character contemplating suicide, though… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Nine Lives appropriate for kids?
Nine Lives is a family comedy about Tom Brand, a workaholic billionaire who is transformed into the family cat following a life-threatening accident. Parents should be aware of some mild peril involving falls and accidents, as well as a scene where the cat character consumes… Read more — free account
Content severity in Nine Lives
What happens in Nine Lives, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:20 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:35 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in Nine Lives
Mild innuendo is present, including a scene where the cat watches a woman undressing; only her calf is visible on-screen.
Violence and gore in Nine Lives
There is moderate, non-graphic violence. This includes Tom being blown off a building and crashing through a window, as well as a later scene where an antagonist is struck by a vehicle.
Language in Nine Lives
Mild language is used throughout, including occasional uses of 'damn,' 'hell,' 'crap,' and an exclamation of 'Jesus.'
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Nine Lives
The cat character opens and consumes a bottle of Scotch, leading to a sequence showing him visibly intoxicated and dealing with a hangover the next morning.
Mature themes in Nine Lives
Mature themes include a troubled marriage involving infidelity and a secondary character who implies he will commit suicide due to professional failure and loss of control.
Scary moments in Nine Lives
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Nine Lives 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 Nine Lives appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Nine Lives is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. Nine Lives is a family comedy about Tom Brand, a workaholic billionaire who is transformed into the family cat following a life-threatening accident. Parents should be aware of some mild peril involving falls and…
What age rating does Nine Lives have?
Nine Lives is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Nine Lives about?
Nine Lives is a family comedy about Tom Brand, a workaholic billionaire who is transformed into the family cat following a life-threatening accident. Parents should be aware of some mild peril involving falls and accidents, as well as a scene where the cat character consumes alcohol and experiences a hangover. The…
Is there sex or nudity in Nine Lives?
Mild innuendo is present, including a scene where the cat watches a woman undressing; only her calf is visible on-screen.
How violent is Nine Lives?
There is moderate, non-graphic violence. This includes Tom being blown off a building and crashing through a window, as well as a later scene where an antagonist is struck by a vehicle.
Is the language in Nine Lives appropriate for kids?
Mild language is used throughout, including occasional uses of 'damn,' 'hell,' 'crap,' and an exclamation of 'Jesus.'
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Nine Lives?
The cat character opens and consumes a bottle of Scotch, leading to a sequence showing him visibly intoxicated and dealing with a hangover the next morning.
What mature themes appear in Nine Lives?
Mature themes include a troubled marriage involving infidelity and a secondary character who implies he will commit suicide due to professional failure and loss of control.
How long is Nine Lives?
Nine Lives runs 87 minutes, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, released in 2016.
Where can I read the full Nine Lives parent guide?
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