Room 8 (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Thrown to rot in a narrow and gloomy cell of a hideous Soviet prison, a weary new inmate struggles to come to terms with the new reality. Within the grey cage, an unwelcoming fellow convict cautions the newcomer not to touch the intriguingly mysterious red wooden box which rests on the lower bunk, moreover, not even think of opening it. Why is there so much secrecy about the contents of the box? Could there be hiding the means to his escape?
Rated NR • 2013 • 7m
This unrated 7-minute short film is a surreal, thought-provoking thriller best suited for teens and adults. "Room 8" gets its impact from its unsettling themes and bleak atmosphere rather than explicit content. Viewers will see two inmates in a Soviet-era cell, one of whom discovers a mysterious box with reality-bending properties. The guide contains details about a brief scuffle, one instance of cigarette smoking, and the film's core… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Room 8 appropriate for kids?
This unrated 7-minute short film is a surreal, thought-provoking thriller best suited for teens and adults. "Room 8" gets its impact from its unsettling themes and bleak atmosphere rather than explicit content. Viewers will see two inmates in a Soviet-era cell, one of whom… Read more — free account
Content severity in Room 8
What happens in Room 8, moment by moment
- 0:01 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:01 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:02 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Room 8
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo in the film.
Violence and gore in Room 8
Violence is brief and mild. A prison guard shoves a new inmate into a cell at the beginning. Later, the two cellmates have a short scuffle, pushing and wrestling each other for control of a box. There is no blood, and no one is seriously injured.
Language in Room 8
None. The film's dialogue is in Russian with English subtitles, and it contains no audible or subtitled profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Room 8
One brief scene shows a prisoner lighting and smoking a cigarette. This is incidental and not a focus of the story.
Mature themes in Room 8
Thematic content is strong and central to the film. It deals with concepts of imprisonment, hopelessness, and existential dread. The main character's escape from his cell only leads him to a larger, identical prison, creating a powerful feeling of despair. The film also explores themes of curiosity and the consequences of power, as one character magically shrinks the other.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Room 8 appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Room 8 is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. This unrated 7-minute short film is a surreal, thought-provoking thriller best suited for teens and adults. "Room 8" gets its impact from its unsettling themes and bleak atmosphere rather than explicit content. Viewers…
What age rating does Room 8 have?
Room 8 is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Room 8 about?
This unrated 7-minute short film is a surreal, thought-provoking thriller best suited for teens and adults. "Room 8" gets its impact from its unsettling themes and bleak atmosphere rather than explicit content. Viewers will see two inmates in a Soviet-era cell, one of whom discovers a mysterious box with…
Is there sex or nudity in Room 8?
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo in the film.
How violent is Room 8?
Violence is brief and mild. A prison guard shoves a new inmate into a cell at the beginning. Later, the two cellmates have a short scuffle, pushing and wrestling each other for control of a box. There is no blood, and no one is seriously injured.
Is the language in Room 8 appropriate for kids?
None. The film's dialogue is in Russian with English subtitles, and it contains no audible or subtitled profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Room 8?
One brief scene shows a prisoner lighting and smoking a cigarette. This is incidental and not a focus of the story.
What mature themes appear in Room 8?
Thematic content is strong and central to the film. It deals with concepts of imprisonment, hopelessness, and existential dread. The main character's escape from his cell only leads him to a larger, identical prison, creating a powerful feeling of despair…
How long is Room 8?
Room 8 runs 7 minutes, directed by James W. Griffiths, released in 2013.
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