Penguin Highway (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A fourth-grader investigates the mysterious reason behind the sudden appearance of penguins in his village, which is somehow related to a power from a young woman working at a dental clinic.
Rated PG • 2018 • 1h 58m
Penguin Highway follows a precocious fourth-grade boy, Aoyama, as he investigates a surreal phenomenon involving penguins appearing in his suburban town. The film is rated PG for thematic elements and mild suggestive content. Parents should be aware that the young protagonist exhibits an unusual, repeated fixation on the female anatomy, which manifests as frequent camera focus on breasts. While the story is imaginative and largely… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Penguin Highway appropriate for kids?
Penguin Highway follows a precocious fourth-grade boy, Aoyama, as he investigates a surreal phenomenon involving penguins appearing in his suburban town. The film is rated PG for thematic elements and mild suggestive content. Parents should be aware that the young protagonist… Read more — free account
Content severity in Penguin Highway
What happens in Penguin Highway, moment by moment
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:42 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Penguin Highway
The protagonist has a persistent, awkward fascination with breasts, leading to frequent camera shots lingering on the chests of older female characters. These moments are purely observational and non-explicit but occur repeatedly throughout the film.
Violence and gore in Penguin Highway
Violence is minimal and slapstick in nature. There are infrequent instances of schoolyard scuffles, including a bully hitting another character in the stomach or groin, but nothing is graphic or results in lasting injury.
Language in Penguin Highway
None. The dialogue is clean and free of profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Penguin Highway
None. There is no on-screen depiction of drug, alcohol, or tobacco use.
Mature themes in Penguin Highway
The film explores complex scientific and metaphysical concepts, including the nature of existence and emotional separation. It deals with the sadness of a budding, age-inappropriate crush coming to an end, which may be poignant for younger viewers.
Scary moments in Penguin Highway
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Penguin Highway 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 Penguin Highway appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Penguin Highway is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Penguin Highway follows a precocious fourth-grade boy, Aoyama, as he investigates a surreal phenomenon involving penguins appearing in his suburban town. The film is rated PG for thematic elements and mild suggestive…
What age rating does Penguin Highway have?
Penguin Highway is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Penguin Highway about?
Penguin Highway follows a precocious fourth-grade boy, Aoyama, as he investigates a surreal phenomenon involving penguins appearing in his suburban town. The film is rated PG for thematic elements and mild suggestive content. Parents should be aware that the young protagonist exhibits an unusual, repeated fixation on…
Is there sex or nudity in Penguin Highway?
The protagonist has a persistent, awkward fascination with breasts, leading to frequent camera shots lingering on the chests of older female characters. These moments are purely observational and non-explicit but occur repeatedly throughout the film.
How violent is Penguin Highway?
Violence is minimal and slapstick in nature. There are infrequent instances of schoolyard scuffles, including a bully hitting another character in the stomach or groin, but nothing is graphic or results in lasting injury.
Is the language in Penguin Highway appropriate for kids?
None. The dialogue is clean and free of profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Penguin Highway?
None. There is no on-screen depiction of drug, alcohol, or tobacco use.
What mature themes appear in Penguin Highway?
The film explores complex scientific and metaphysical concepts, including the nature of existence and emotional separation. It deals with the sadness of a budding, age-inappropriate crush coming to an end, which may be poignant for younger viewers.
How long is Penguin Highway?
Penguin Highway runs 118 minutes, directed by Hiroyasu Ishida, released in 2018.
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