Project Almanac (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A group of teens discover secret plans of a time machine, and construct one. However, things start to get out of control.
Rated PG-13 • 2015 • 1h 46m
Project Almanac is a PG-13 found-footage thriller about high school students who discover blueprints for a time-travel device and begin manipulating their past for personal gain. The film explores themes of ethical responsibility, the consequences of altering history, and the dangers of obsession. Parents should be aware of frequent teen-oriented profanity, some suggestive content, and intense sequences involving time-loop paradoxes… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Project Almanac appropriate for kids?
Project Almanac is a PG-13 found-footage thriller about high school students who discover blueprints for a time-travel device and begin manipulating their past for personal gain. The film explores themes of ethical responsibility, the consequences of altering history, and the… Read more — free account
Content severity in Project Almanac
What happens in Project Almanac, moment by moment
- 0:15 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:22 💬 Language 6/10
- 0:35 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Project Almanac
The film features occasional teen-focused innuendo and a few scenes depicting teenage romantic relationships. There is a brief shot of characters in their underwear while changing, but no explicit nudity or sexual acts are shown.
Violence and gore in Project Almanac
Violence is mostly moderate, involving car accidents, physical altercations between teens, and the high-tension 'feedback loop' scenes where characters are erased from existence. One sequence involves a student sustaining a painful-looking leg break.
Language in Project Almanac
Frequent teen profanity is present throughout the film, including uses of 's--t,' 'f--k,' 'a--hole,' and various derogatory slurs common among high school students.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Project Almanac
There are scenes featuring teenagers drinking alcohol and consuming drugs at a party setting, including the use of beer and what appears to be marijuana.
Mature themes in Project Almanac
The narrative deals with heavy concepts of loss, grief, and the potentially catastrophic ethical outcomes of changing one's own timeline. The psychological strain of watching friends disappear or suffer in alternate realities is a recurring, serious motif.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Project Almanac appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Project Almanac is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Project Almanac is a PG-13 found-footage thriller about high school students who discover blueprints for a time-travel device and begin manipulating their past for personal gain. The film explores themes of ethical…
What age rating does Project Almanac have?
Project Almanac is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Project Almanac about?
Project Almanac is a PG-13 found-footage thriller about high school students who discover blueprints for a time-travel device and begin manipulating their past for personal gain. The film explores themes of ethical responsibility, the consequences of altering history, and the dangers of obsession. Parents should be…
Is there sex or nudity in Project Almanac?
The film features occasional teen-focused innuendo and a few scenes depicting teenage romantic relationships. There is a brief shot of characters in their underwear while changing, but no explicit nudity or sexual acts are shown.
How violent is Project Almanac?
Violence is mostly moderate, involving car accidents, physical altercations between teens, and the high-tension 'feedback loop' scenes where characters are erased from existence. One sequence involves a student sustaining a painful-looking leg break.
Is the language in Project Almanac appropriate for kids?
Frequent teen profanity is present throughout the film, including uses of 's--t,' 'f--k,' 'a--hole,' and various derogatory slurs common among high school students.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Project Almanac?
There are scenes featuring teenagers drinking alcohol and consuming drugs at a party setting, including the use of beer and what appears to be marijuana.
What mature themes appear in Project Almanac?
The narrative deals with heavy concepts of loss, grief, and the potentially catastrophic ethical outcomes of changing one's own timeline. The psychological strain of watching friends disappear or suffer in alternate realities is a recurring, serious motif.
How long is Project Almanac?
Project Almanac runs 106 minutes, directed by Dean Israelite, released in 2015.
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