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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Director: Burr Steers
Released: 2016
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 6.2

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A zombie outbreak has fallen upon the land in this reimagining of Jane Austen's classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England. Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet is a master of martial arts and weaponry and the handsome Mr. Darcy is a fierce zombie killer, yet the epitome of upper class prejudice. As the zombie outbreak intensifies, they must swallow their pride and join forces on the blood-soaked battlefield in order to conquer the undead once and for all.

Rated PG-13 • 2016 • 1h 48m

Directed by Burr Steers

6.2

2K+

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13+

This film reimagines Jane Austen's classic novel, earning its PG-13 rating with frequent and stylized action-horror violence. The story follows Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters, who are martial arts masters fending off a zombie apocalypse in 19th-century England. Parents should be aware of numerous scenes of zombies being killed via headshots, decapitations, and stabbings, some of which are bloody. There is also some brief suggestive… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Lily James

Sam Riley

Jack Huston

Bella Heathcote

Douglas Booth

Matt Smith

Charles Dance

Lena Headey

Suki Waterhouse

Emma Greenwell

Aisling Loftus

Hermione Corfield

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Content severity in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Sex Moderate 3/10

Violence Intense 8/10

Language Moderate 3/10

Substances Mild 2/10

Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, moment by moment

0:03 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
0:14 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
0:24 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10

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Sex and nudity in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Content is mild and brief. In one scene, a man's bare buttocks are partially visible as he is inspected for a zombie bite. In another, the Bennet sisters spar in their corsets and undergarments, which feature low necklines. Background art in one home also depicts classical nudes without gratuitous detail.

Violence and gore in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Contains strong and pervasive stylized action violence. The Bennet sisters and Mr. Darcy frequently fight zombies using swords, daggers, and firearms. The violence includes numerous zombie decapitations and headshots, with some resulting in exploding heads. Key moments include a hand being severed, a character being stabbed through the chest, and large-scale battles with hordes of the undead. While often stylized, some scenes are bloody and intense.

Language in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Language is very mild. According to IMDb user reports, the words "bastard" and "prick" are used sparingly. Otherwise, the dialogue is free of profanity.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Substance use is minimal and period-appropriate. Characters are occasionally seen drinking wine or other alcoholic beverages at balls and social gatherings, but there is no focus on intoxication or substance abuse.

Mature themes in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

The film blends themes of romance, class prejudice, and family duty from the original novel with themes of survival in a post-apocalyptic world. There are instances of betrayal, discussions of what defines humanity, and the constant threat of death or turning into a zombie. A main character's potential infection also creates a scene of intense family distress.

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Is Pride and Prejudice and Zombies appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This film reimagines Jane Austen's classic novel, earning its PG-13 rating with frequent and stylized action-horror violence. The story follows Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters, who are martial arts masters fending off…

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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

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Is the language in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies appropriate for kids?

Language is very mild. According to IMDb user reports, the words "bastard" and "prick" are used sparingly. Otherwise, the dialogue is free of profanity.

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How long is Pride and Prejudice and Zombies?

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies runs 108 minutes, directed by Burr Steers, released in 2016.

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