Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Capt. Jack Sparrow feels the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost sailors led by his old nemesis, the evil Capt. Salazar, escape from the Devil's Triangle. Jack's only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it, he must forge an uneasy alliance with a brilliant and beautiful astronomer and a headstrong young man in the British navy.
Rated PG-13 • 2017 • 2h 9m
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales continues the franchise's tradition of swashbuckling fantasy-adventure with a PG-13 rating for frequent stylized violence and mild suggestive content. Parents should be aware of intense ghost-themed imagery, particularly the grotesque undead crew of Captain Salazar, as well as recurring themes of death and execution. While the film is aimed at pre-teens and older, the spooky aesthetic… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales appropriate for kids?
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales continues the franchise's tradition of swashbuckling fantasy-adventure with a PG-13 rating for frequent stylized violence and mild suggestive content. Parents should be aware of intense ghost-themed imagery, particularly the… Read more — free account
Content severity in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
What happens in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, moment by moment
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:18 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Content is limited to mild suggestive dialogue and innuendo. Characters occasionally make crude jokes regarding women and anatomy, and one female character wears a corset throughout the film. Brief, non-explicit scenes include a woman adjusting her top and a man viewing a woman's ankles, played for comedy.
Violence and gore in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
The film features sustained fantasy violence, including sword fighting, ship-to-ship cannon fire, and supernatural battles. While blood is rarely seen, scenes involve decapitations and grotesque imagery of the undead. Combat is frequent but stylized and fits the established tone of the adventure series.
Language in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Language is mild, consisting mostly of British-slang insults like 'bugger' or 'piss off'. There are a few instances of crude, suggestive wordplay that listeners might misinterpret as vulgar terms, though the actual profanity remains light.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Captain Jack Sparrow is frequently depicted as intoxicated and drinking rum throughout his journey. The behavior is portrayed as a standard character trait rather than a serious depiction of substance abuse.
Mature themes in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
The film explores heavy themes of death, familial abandonment, and eternal curses. Characters discuss executions and show respect for deceased relatives, which may prompt serious conversations about mortality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales continues the franchise's tradition of swashbuckling fantasy-adventure with a PG-13 rating for frequent stylized violence and mild suggestive content. Parents should be…
What age rating does Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales have?
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales about?
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales continues the franchise's tradition of swashbuckling fantasy-adventure with a PG-13 rating for frequent stylized violence and mild suggestive content. Parents should be aware of intense ghost-themed imagery, particularly the grotesque undead crew of Captain Salazar, as…
Is there sex or nudity in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales?
Content is limited to mild suggestive dialogue and innuendo. Characters occasionally make crude jokes regarding women and anatomy, and one female character wears a corset throughout the film. Brief, non-explicit scenes include a woman adjusting her top and a…
How violent is Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales?
The film features sustained fantasy violence, including sword fighting, ship-to-ship cannon fire, and supernatural battles. While blood is rarely seen, scenes involve decapitations and grotesque imagery of the undead. Combat is frequent but stylized and fits…
Is the language in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales appropriate for kids?
Language is mild, consisting mostly of British-slang insults like 'bugger' or 'piss off'. There are a few instances of crude, suggestive wordplay that listeners might misinterpret as vulgar terms, though the actual profanity remains light.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales?
Captain Jack Sparrow is frequently depicted as intoxicated and drinking rum throughout his journey. The behavior is portrayed as a standard character trait rather than a serious depiction of substance abuse.
What mature themes appear in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales?
The film explores heavy themes of death, familial abandonment, and eternal curses. Characters discuss executions and show respect for deceased relatives, which may prompt serious conversations about mortality.
How long is Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales?
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales runs 129 minutes, directed by Espen Sandberg, Joachim Rønning, released in 2017.
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