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Sight (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Ming Wang is an impoverished Chinese prodigy who flees Communist China to become a pioneering eye surgeon in America. When tasked with restoring the sight of an orphan in India, who was blinded by her stepmother, Wang must confront the trauma of living through the violent uprising in his youth, the Cultural Revolution.

Rated NR • 2023 • 1h 43m

Age
13+

Sight depicts the true story of Ming Wang, a young prodigy who survives the turmoil of China's Cultural Revolution to become a renowned ophthalmologist. The film centers on his dual journey of overcoming past trauma and working to restore the sight of an orphan in India. Parents should be aware that the film includes an intense scene of child abuse that serves as the narrative catalyst. It is rated PG-13 primarily for this heavy… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Terry Chen
Terry Chen
Greg Kinnear
Greg Kinnear
Fionnula Flanagan
Fionnula Flanagan
Wai Ching Ho
Wai Ching Ho
Raymond Ma
Raymond Ma
Ben Wang
Ben Wang
Jayden Tianyi Zhang
Jayden Tianyi Zhang
Donald Heng
Donald Heng
Jennifer Juniper Angeli
Jennifer Juniper Angeli
Natalie Skye
Natalie Skye
Danni Wang
Danni Wang
Natasha Mumba
Natasha Mumba
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Is Sight appropriate for kids?

Sight depicts the true story of Ming Wang, a young prodigy who survives the turmoil of China's Cultural Revolution to become a renowned ophthalmologist. The film centers on his dual journey of overcoming past trauma and working to restore the sight of an orphan in India. Parents… Read more — free account

Content severity in Sight

Sex None 0/10
Violence Strong 6/10
Language None 0/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in Sight, moment by moment

  1. 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
  2. 0:30 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
  3. 0:45 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
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Sex and nudity in Sight

None. There are no sexual scenes or nudity; background characters in generic settings may appear in modest dresses with incidental, minor cleavage.

Violence and gore in Sight

Moderate. The primary concern is an intense, non-graphic sequence where a stepmother pours sulfuric acid on a sleeping child. The build-up is harrowing, though the act occurs largely off-screen.

Language in Sight

None. The dialogue is clean and free of profanity.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Sight

None. There is no usage of alcohol, drugs, or smoking depicted in the film.

Mature themes in Sight

Strong. The film deals with heavy historical trauma, including the political upheaval and violence of the Cultural Revolution, as well as the depiction of severe child abuse.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sight appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Sight is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Sight depicts the true story of Ming Wang, a young prodigy who survives the turmoil of China's Cultural Revolution to become a renowned ophthalmologist. The film centers on his dual journey of overcoming past trauma and…

What age rating does Sight have?

Sight is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Sight about?

Sight depicts the true story of Ming Wang, a young prodigy who survives the turmoil of China's Cultural Revolution to become a renowned ophthalmologist. The film centers on his dual journey of overcoming past trauma and working to restore the sight of an orphan in India. Parents should be aware that the film includes…

Is there sex or nudity in Sight?

None. There are no sexual scenes or nudity; background characters in generic settings may appear in modest dresses with incidental, minor cleavage.

How violent is Sight?

Moderate. The primary concern is an intense, non-graphic sequence where a stepmother pours sulfuric acid on a sleeping child. The build-up is harrowing, though the act occurs largely off-screen.

Is the language in Sight appropriate for kids?

None. The dialogue is clean and free of profanity.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Sight?

None. There is no usage of alcohol, drugs, or smoking depicted in the film.

What mature themes appear in Sight?

Strong. The film deals with heavy historical trauma, including the political upheaval and violence of the Cultural Revolution, as well as the depiction of severe child abuse.

How long is Sight?

Sight runs 103 minutes, directed by Andrew Hyatt, released in 2023.

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