Signs (2002) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A family living on a farm finds mysterious crop circles in their fields which suggests something more frightening to come.
Rated PG-13 • 2002 • 1h 46m
A former priest discovers crop circles on his farm as an alien invasion begins. M. Night Shyamalan's most emotionally resonant film. The PG-13 rating covers alien attack sequences that are genuinely frightening and the film's themes around faith's loss and restoration.
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Is Signs appropriate for kids?
A former priest discovers crop circles on his farm as an alien invasion begins. M. Night Shyamalan's most emotionally resonant film. The PG-13 rating covers alien attack sequences that are genuinely frightening and the film's themes around faith's loss and restoration. Read more — free account
Content severity in Signs
What happens in Signs, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:18 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:42 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in Signs
None.
Violence and gore in Signs
An alien glimpsed briefly on video — suddenly terrifying. An alien in a pantry with children — extremely tense. A cornfield encounter. The film builds dread masterfully and releases it in well-designed scares.
Language in Signs
Moderate language consistent with PG-13.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Signs
None.
Mature themes in Signs
Faith — the film is explicitly about whether there are coincidences or signs. A man who lost his faith when his wife died in a terrible accident. The finale offers a reading of that accident as meaningful rather than random. Whether you accept this determines your response to the film.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Signs appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Signs is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. A former priest discovers crop circles on his farm as an alien invasion begins. M. Night Shyamalan's most emotionally resonant film. The PG-13 rating covers alien attack sequences that are genuinely frightening and the…
What age rating does Signs have?
Signs is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Signs about?
A former priest discovers crop circles on his farm as an alien invasion begins. M. Night Shyamalan's most emotionally resonant film. The PG-13 rating covers alien attack sequences that are genuinely frightening and the film's themes around faith's loss and restoration.
Is there sex or nudity in Signs?
None.
How violent is Signs?
An alien glimpsed briefly on video — suddenly terrifying. An alien in a pantry with children — extremely tense. A cornfield encounter. The film builds dread masterfully and releases it in well-designed scares.
Is the language in Signs appropriate for kids?
Moderate language consistent with PG-13.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Signs?
None.
What mature themes appear in Signs?
Faith — the film is explicitly about whether there are coincidences or signs. A man who lost his faith when his wife died in a terrible accident. The finale offers a reading of that accident as meaningful rather than random. Whether you accept this determines…
How long is Signs?
Signs runs 106 minutes, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, released in 2002.
Where can I read the full Signs parent guide?
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