Slumberland (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A young girl discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw, she traverses dreams and flees nightmares, with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again.
Rated PG • 2022 • 1h 57m
Slumberland is a fantasy adventure following young Nemo, who explores a magical dream realm to reunite with her late father. The film earns its PG rating primarily through sequences of fantasy peril, intense dream-based action, and themes regarding grief and abandonment. Parents should be aware of a recurring, menacing smoke-monster entity and scenes depicting the emotional weight of losing a parent. It is generally suitable for… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Slumberland appropriate for kids?
Slumberland is a fantasy adventure following young Nemo, who explores a magical dream realm to reunite with her late father. The film earns its PG rating primarily through sequences of fantasy peril, intense dream-based action, and themes regarding grief and abandonment. Parents… Read more — free account
Content severity in Slumberland
What happens in Slumberland, moment by moment
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:28 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:42 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in Slumberland
There is one brief scene in a dream sequence where a character is depicted dancing in a manner described as suggestive, wearing a string-style dress.
Violence and gore in Slumberland
The film features mild, stylized fantasy action. Characters face peril from a recurring smoke-monster that chases them, and there are sequences involving high-speed dream travel, falls, and chaotic movement that result in no graphic injury.
Language in Slumberland
Language is mild, limited to infrequent uses of words like 'hell' and 'damn' or 'damn-it' throughout the runtime.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Slumberland
There is a brief, isolated visual reference to dream-world consumption, which is not tied to real-world alcohol or drug use.
Mature themes in Slumberland
The story centers on the experience of grief and the loss of a parent. It deals with themes of abandonment, the difficulty of adjusting to new living arrangements after a tragedy, and the importance of letting go of the past to find happiness in the present.
Scary moments in Slumberland
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Slumberland yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Slumberland appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Slumberland is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. Slumberland is a fantasy adventure following young Nemo, who explores a magical dream realm to reunite with her late father. The film earns its PG rating primarily through sequences of fantasy peril, intense dream-based…
What age rating does Slumberland have?
Slumberland is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Slumberland about?
Slumberland is a fantasy adventure following young Nemo, who explores a magical dream realm to reunite with her late father. The film earns its PG rating primarily through sequences of fantasy peril, intense dream-based action, and themes regarding grief and abandonment. Parents should be aware of a recurring…
Is there sex or nudity in Slumberland?
There is one brief scene in a dream sequence where a character is depicted dancing in a manner described as suggestive, wearing a string-style dress.
How violent is Slumberland?
The film features mild, stylized fantasy action. Characters face peril from a recurring smoke-monster that chases them, and there are sequences involving high-speed dream travel, falls, and chaotic movement that result in no graphic injury.
Is the language in Slumberland appropriate for kids?
Language is mild, limited to infrequent uses of words like 'hell' and 'damn' or 'damn-it' throughout the runtime.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Slumberland?
There is a brief, isolated visual reference to dream-world consumption, which is not tied to real-world alcohol or drug use.
What mature themes appear in Slumberland?
The story centers on the experience of grief and the loss of a parent. It deals with themes of abandonment, the difficulty of adjusting to new living arrangements after a tragedy, and the importance of letting go of the past to find happiness in the present.
How long is Slumberland?
Slumberland runs 117 minutes, directed by Francis Lawrence, released in 2022.
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