Sintel (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Sintel is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG. Sintel is an animated short film about a determined warrior searching for her kidnapped dragon companion, Scales. Parents should be aware that the film features scenes of bloody violence and intense emotional distress…

Sintel is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

Sintel is an animated short film about a determined warrior searching for her kidnapped dragon companion, Scales. Parents should be aware that the film features scenes of bloody violence and intense emotional distress, particularly regarding the accidental death of a beloved creature. While visually stunning, the…

The protagonist wears a form-fitting tank top, and a background character in a village scene is briefly shown wearing a midriff-baring outfit. There is no explicit sexual content.

The film contains sequences of combat, including a woman using a spear to defend herself against an attacker, resulting in blood on the snow. A critical, dramatic moment involves a creature being stabbed in the heart, leading to a lingering, realistic display…

There is no profanity in the film.

An older character is briefly depicted smoking a pipe while Sintel seeks refuge in his hut.

The story centers on themes of loss, the consequences of obsession, and the tragedy of accidental violence against a loved one. The emotional tone is somber, focusing on the character's long, lonely journey and the regret of her final mistake.

Sintel runs 14 minutes, directed by Colin Levy, released in 2010.

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