Shin Godzilla (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When a massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep and tears through the city, the government scrambles to save its citizens. A rag-tag team of volunteers cuts through a web of red tape to uncover the monster's weakness and its mysterious ties to a foreign superpower. But time is not on their side - the greatest catastrophe to ever befall the world is about to evolve right before their very eyes.
Rated PG-13 • 2016 • 2h 0m
Shin Godzilla is a political and disaster-focused take on the classic monster genre, focusing on government bureaucracy and emergency response in Tokyo. Rated PG-13, the film features intense sequences of mass destruction, urban collapse, and creature-based violence that results in significant off-screen loss of life. While it contains no sexual content or substance abuse, the film’s tone is consistently grave and stressful. It is best… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Shin Godzilla appropriate for kids?
Shin Godzilla is a political and disaster-focused take on the classic monster genre, focusing on government bureaucracy and emergency response in Tokyo. Rated PG-13, the film features intense sequences of mass destruction, urban collapse, and creature-based violence that results… Read more — free account
Content severity in Shin Godzilla
What happens in Shin Godzilla, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:35 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in Shin Godzilla
There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
Violence and gore in Shin Godzilla
Violence consists primarily of massive urban destruction, fire, and military engagements against the creature. Godzilla’s attacks involve atomic beams that incinerate buildings and vehicles, causing significant, though mostly impersonal, off-screen death. The creature itself bleeds and suffers damage from human weapons, which is depicted with a focus on creature anatomy rather than human gore.
Language in Shin Godzilla
Language is extremely sparse and mild, limited to an occasional exclamation of frustration or stress.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Shin Godzilla
There is no substance use depicted in the film.
Mature themes in Shin Godzilla
The film explores themes of bureaucratic incompetence, the horrors of nuclear disaster, and the weight of political decision-making. These mature themes are central to the plot and create a somber, high-stakes atmosphere throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shin Godzilla appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Shin Godzilla is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Shin Godzilla is a political and disaster-focused take on the classic monster genre, focusing on government bureaucracy and emergency response in Tokyo. Rated PG-13, the film features intense sequences of mass…
What age rating does Shin Godzilla have?
Shin Godzilla is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Shin Godzilla about?
Shin Godzilla is a political and disaster-focused take on the classic monster genre, focusing on government bureaucracy and emergency response in Tokyo. Rated PG-13, the film features intense sequences of mass destruction, urban collapse, and creature-based violence that results in significant off-screen loss of life…
Is there sex or nudity in Shin Godzilla?
There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
How violent is Shin Godzilla?
Violence consists primarily of massive urban destruction, fire, and military engagements against the creature. Godzilla’s attacks involve atomic beams that incinerate buildings and vehicles, causing significant, though mostly impersonal, off-screen death. The…
Is the language in Shin Godzilla appropriate for kids?
Language is extremely sparse and mild, limited to an occasional exclamation of frustration or stress.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Shin Godzilla?
There is no substance use depicted in the film.
What mature themes appear in Shin Godzilla?
The film explores themes of bureaucratic incompetence, the horrors of nuclear disaster, and the weight of political decision-making. These mature themes are central to the plot and create a somber, high-stakes atmosphere throughout.
How long is Shin Godzilla?
Shin Godzilla runs 120 minutes, directed by Shinji Higuchi, Hideaki Anno, released in 2016.
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