Pee Mak (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Pee Mak is best for ages 12+. It's rated 12. Pee Mak is a Thai horror-comedy that reimagines a classic folk legend through the lens of a soldier, Mak, who returns home from war to his wife, Nak, unaware that she is a ghost. The film blends supernatural suspense…

Pee Mak is officially rated 12. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

Pee Mak is a Thai horror-comedy that reimagines a classic folk legend through the lens of a soldier, Mak, who returns home from war to his wife, Nak, unaware that she is a ghost. The film blends supernatural suspense with ensemble comedy, primarily focusing on the humorous attempts of Mak's friends to convince him of…

The film contains very mild suggestive elements, including occasional romantic kissing between the husband and wife and lighthearted, non-graphic flirting.

Violence is generally mild and comedic. There are instances of physical slapstick, ghostly confrontations involving supernatural attacks, and a brief, non-graphic discovery of a decomposed corpse.

Language is very mild, consisting of light insults and mild verbal confrontations consistent with a PG-13 style comedy.

There is a brief, incidental depiction of characters consuming alcohol in a social or comedic setting.

The film deals with themes of death, the afterlife, and grief, particularly focusing on the husband's denial and the supernatural tragedy surrounding his wife's passing.

Pee Mak runs 112 minutes, directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun, released in 2013.

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