Red Riding Hood (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Valerie is in love with a brooding outsider, Peter, but her parents have arranged for her to marry another man. Unwilling to lose each other, Valerie and Peter plan to run away together when Valerie's older sister is killed by a werewolf that prowls the dark forest surrounding their village. Panic grips the town as Valerie discovers that she has a unique connection to the beast--one that inexorably draws them together, making her both suspect ... and bait.
Rated PG-13 • 2011 • 1h 40m
Catherine Hardwicke's Red Riding Hood is a PG-13 gothic fairy tale centered on Valerie, a young woman in the village of Daggerhorn caught between a love triangle and a deadly werewolf curse. The film earned its rating for sequences of creature-based violence, unsettling imagery of corpses, and some moderate sensuality. Parents should be aware of themes involving parental betrayal and death, as well as several scenes of bloody injury… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Red Riding Hood appropriate for kids?
Catherine Hardwicke's Red Riding Hood is a PG-13 gothic fairy tale centered on Valerie, a young woman in the village of Daggerhorn caught between a love triangle and a deadly werewolf curse. The film earned its rating for sequences of creature-based violence, unsettling imagery… Read more — free account
Content severity in Red Riding Hood
What happens in Red Riding Hood, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
- 0:38 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in Red Riding Hood
The film features some moderate sensuality, including a scene where characters undress and engage in intimate acts. There are instances of passionate making-out, dancing, and romantic tension, though nudity is limited to a brief, non-explicit glimpse.
Violence and gore in Red Riding Hood
Moderate creature-based violence occurs frequently throughout. This includes characters being mauled by a werewolf, scenes showing blood around wounds, a character's arm being bitten off and placed in a basket, and the brutal disposal of a corpse into a lake.
Language in Red Riding Hood
Language is mild, with 'slut' used sparingly alongside occasional mild profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Red Riding Hood
Alcohol consumption is depicted in the context of village life and celebrations, consistent with the period setting.
Mature themes in Red Riding Hood
Mature themes include the shock of parental betrayal, the grief of losing a sibling, and the weight of living under a deadly, generations-long curse that demands sacrifice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red Riding Hood appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Red Riding Hood is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Catherine Hardwicke's Red Riding Hood is a PG-13 gothic fairy tale centered on Valerie, a young woman in the village of Daggerhorn caught between a love triangle and a deadly werewolf curse. The film earned its rating…
What age rating does Red Riding Hood have?
Red Riding Hood is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Red Riding Hood about?
Catherine Hardwicke's Red Riding Hood is a PG-13 gothic fairy tale centered on Valerie, a young woman in the village of Daggerhorn caught between a love triangle and a deadly werewolf curse. The film earned its rating for sequences of creature-based violence, unsettling imagery of corpses, and some moderate…
Is there sex or nudity in Red Riding Hood?
The film features some moderate sensuality, including a scene where characters undress and engage in intimate acts. There are instances of passionate making-out, dancing, and romantic tension, though nudity is limited to a brief, non-explicit glimpse.
How violent is Red Riding Hood?
Moderate creature-based violence occurs frequently throughout. This includes characters being mauled by a werewolf, scenes showing blood around wounds, a character's arm being bitten off and placed in a basket, and the brutal disposal of a corpse into a lake.
Is the language in Red Riding Hood appropriate for kids?
Language is mild, with 'slut' used sparingly alongside occasional mild profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Red Riding Hood?
Alcohol consumption is depicted in the context of village life and celebrations, consistent with the period setting.
What mature themes appear in Red Riding Hood?
Mature themes include the shock of parental betrayal, the grief of losing a sibling, and the weight of living under a deadly, generations-long curse that demands sacrifice.
How long is Red Riding Hood?
Red Riding Hood runs 100 minutes, directed by Catherine Hardwicke, released in 2011.
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