Ride Your Wave (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Hinako is a surf-loving college student who has just moved to a small seaside town. When a sudden fire breaks out at her apartment building, she is rescued by Minato, a handsome firefighter, and the two soon fall in love.
Rated PG • 2019 • 1h 35m
Ride Your Wave is a poignant animated drama about a young surfer named Hinako who falls in love with a firefighter named Minato. The story takes a tragic turn early on when Minato dies in an accident, leading Hinako on a supernatural journey of grief, recovery, and learning to let go. Parents should be aware of the central themes of sudden death, mourning, and lingering attachment to the deceased, which may be emotionally heavy for… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Ride Your Wave appropriate for kids?
Ride Your Wave is a poignant animated drama about a young surfer named Hinako who falls in love with a firefighter named Minato. The story takes a tragic turn early on when Minato dies in an accident, leading Hinako on a supernatural journey of grief, recovery, and learning to… Read more — free account
Content severity in Ride Your Wave
What happens in Ride Your Wave, moment by moment
- 0:15 💬 Language 1/10
- 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Ride Your Wave
There are occasional mild romantic displays, including kissing. A scene briefly shows a woman's buttocks as she exits a bath, which is non-sexual and incidental.
Violence and gore in Ride Your Wave
None. The film involves an accidental death, but it is not depicted with graphic or realistic violence.
Language in Ride Your Wave
Language is very mild, consisting of occasional minor colloquialisms.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Ride Your Wave
There are fleeting, minor scenes depicting alcohol consumption in social settings.
Mature themes in Ride Your Wave
The film deals heavily with the sudden death of a loved one, grief, and the struggle to move on. These emotional beats are central to the narrative.
Scary moments in Ride Your Wave
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Ride Your Wave yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ride Your Wave appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Ride Your Wave is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Ride Your Wave is a poignant animated drama about a young surfer named Hinako who falls in love with a firefighter named Minato. The story takes a tragic turn early on when Minato dies in an accident, leading Hinako on…
What age rating does Ride Your Wave have?
Ride Your Wave is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Ride Your Wave about?
Ride Your Wave is a poignant animated drama about a young surfer named Hinako who falls in love with a firefighter named Minato. The story takes a tragic turn early on when Minato dies in an accident, leading Hinako on a supernatural journey of grief, recovery, and learning to let go. Parents should be aware of the…
Is there sex or nudity in Ride Your Wave?
There are occasional mild romantic displays, including kissing. A scene briefly shows a woman's buttocks as she exits a bath, which is non-sexual and incidental.
How violent is Ride Your Wave?
None. The film involves an accidental death, but it is not depicted with graphic or realistic violence.
Is the language in Ride Your Wave appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild, consisting of occasional minor colloquialisms.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Ride Your Wave?
There are fleeting, minor scenes depicting alcohol consumption in social settings.
What mature themes appear in Ride Your Wave?
The film deals heavily with the sudden death of a loved one, grief, and the struggle to move on. These emotional beats are central to the narrative.
How long is Ride Your Wave?
Ride Your Wave runs 95 minutes, directed by Masaaki Yuasa, released in 2019.
Where can I read the full Ride Your Wave parent guide?
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