Race to the Summit (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Fearless alpine climbers Ueli Steck and Dani Arnold enter into a death-defying rivalry to set speed records on the Swiss Alps' great north faces.
Rated PG-13 • 2023 • 1h 30m
This PG-13 documentary chronicles the intense rivalry between elite alpine climbers Ueli Steck and Dani Arnold. The rating is primarily due to sustained, real-life peril and mature thematic content. Viewers will see climbers in constant, life-threatening situations on treacherous mountain faces, and the film frankly discusses the psychological toll of their obsession and the ever-present risk of death. While there is no sex and only… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Race to the Summit appropriate for kids?
This PG-13 documentary chronicles the intense rivalry between elite alpine climbers Ueli Steck and Dani Arnold. The rating is primarily due to sustained, real-life peril and mature thematic content. Viewers will see climbers in constant, life-threatening situations on… Read more — free account
Content severity in Race to the Summit
What happens in Race to the Summit, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:16 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
Sex and nudity in Race to the Summit
None. The documentary focuses entirely on mountaineering and the climbers' professional lives, with no sexual content or discussion.
Violence and gore in Race to the Summit
Violence is present not as interpersonal conflict but as intense, sustained environmental peril. The climbers are constantly in life-or-death situations, shown clinging to vertical ice walls, navigating falling rocks, and dealing with equipment issues thousands of feet up. Archival footage and re-enactments show near-falls and moments of extreme danger. The film also includes discussions of past accidents and injuries.
Language in Race to the Summit
Some mild profanity is used infrequently. Exclamations like "shit" can be heard during moments of high stress or in interviews, which is in line with the TV-14 rating.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Race to the Summit
There are a few brief, incidental scenes of social drinking. Characters may be shown having a beer or a glass of wine at a pub or at home while celebrating or recounting their climbs. There is no depiction of drunkenness or substance abuse.
Mature themes in Race to the Summit
Thematic content is strong. The film is built around themes of obsession, intense ambition, and professional rivalry. It delves deeply into the psychology of extreme risk-taking and the climbers' acceptance of their potential death. The real-life death of one of the main subjects, Ueli Steck, is a central topic, addressed with emotional interviews and archival footage that may be upsetting for some viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Race to the Summit appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Race to the Summit is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This PG-13 documentary chronicles the intense rivalry between elite alpine climbers Ueli Steck and Dani Arnold. The rating is primarily due to sustained, real-life peril and mature thematic content. Viewers will see…
What age rating does Race to the Summit have?
Race to the Summit is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Race to the Summit about?
This PG-13 documentary chronicles the intense rivalry between elite alpine climbers Ueli Steck and Dani Arnold. The rating is primarily due to sustained, real-life peril and mature thematic content. Viewers will see climbers in constant, life-threatening situations on treacherous mountain faces, and the film frankly…
Is there sex or nudity in Race to the Summit?
None. The documentary focuses entirely on mountaineering and the climbers' professional lives, with no sexual content or discussion.
How violent is Race to the Summit?
Violence is present not as interpersonal conflict but as intense, sustained environmental peril. The climbers are constantly in life-or-death situations, shown clinging to vertical ice walls, navigating falling rocks, and dealing with equipment issues…
Is the language in Race to the Summit appropriate for kids?
Some mild profanity is used infrequently. Exclamations like "shit" can be heard during moments of high stress or in interviews, which is in line with the TV-14 rating.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Race to the Summit?
There are a few brief, incidental scenes of social drinking. Characters may be shown having a beer or a glass of wine at a pub or at home while celebrating or recounting their climbs. There is no depiction of drunkenness or substance abuse.
What mature themes appear in Race to the Summit?
Thematic content is strong. The film is built around themes of obsession, intense ambition, and professional rivalry. It delves deeply into the psychology of extreme risk-taking and the climbers' acceptance of their potential death. The real-life death of one…
How long is Race to the Summit?
Race to the Summit runs 90 minutes, directed by Nicholas de Taranto, Götz Werner, released in 2023.
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