Spirited (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Clint Briggs turns the tables on his ghostly host until Present finds himself reexamining his own past, present and future.
Rated PG-13 • 2022 • 2h 7m
Spirited is a modern musical reimagining of A Christmas Carol, focusing on the redemption of Clint Briggs, a cynical media consultant, by the Ghost of Christmas Present. The film is rated PG-13 for its frequent use of mild to moderate profanity, some suggestive sexual innuendo, and heavy thematic exploration of childhood trauma and neglect. Parents should be aware of scenes depicting toxic domestic environments and the emotional… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Spirited appropriate for kids?
Spirited is a modern musical reimagining of A Christmas Carol, focusing on the redemption of Clint Briggs, a cynical media consultant, by the Ghost of Christmas Present. The film is rated PG-13 for its frequent use of mild to moderate profanity, some suggestive sexual innuendo… Read more — free account
Content severity in Spirited
What happens in Spirited, moment by moment
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:22 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:35 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Spirited
There is a moderate amount of sexual innuendo, including jokes about one-night stands and suggestive dialogue regarding physical attraction. A character is seen showering with partial nudity, and there are brief, non-explicit mentions of a tattoo on the lower back and a character being 'knocked up.'
Violence and gore in Spirited
Violence is very limited and generally comedic, occurring primarily in the context of chaotic musical numbers. The most significant moment is a character being struck by a bus, which is a pivotal plot point but is not shown in a graphic or bloody manner.
Language in Spirited
Profanity is frequent and represents the bulk of the PG-13 rating. This includes numerous uses of 'hell', 'damn', and 'ass', as well as creative uses of 'Good Afternoon' as a substitute for an expletive. There are also occasional uses of 'bitch', 'bastard', and references to sexual or anatomical terms.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Spirited
There are passing mentions of characters wanting to drink alcohol, and a musical sequence features characters briefly drinking in a pub setting. Alcoholism is a recurring background element regarding a character's abusive mother.
Mature themes in Spirited
The film explores heavy emotional topics, including childhood trauma, the death of a sibling, and the long-term impact of a neglectful, alcoholic parent on a child's development. These themes are treated with sincerity and represent the film's most intense content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spirited appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Spirited is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Spirited is a modern musical reimagining of A Christmas Carol, focusing on the redemption of Clint Briggs, a cynical media consultant, by the Ghost of Christmas Present. The film is rated PG-13 for its frequent use of…
What age rating does Spirited have?
Spirited is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Spirited about?
Spirited is a modern musical reimagining of A Christmas Carol, focusing on the redemption of Clint Briggs, a cynical media consultant, by the Ghost of Christmas Present. The film is rated PG-13 for its frequent use of mild to moderate profanity, some suggestive sexual innuendo, and heavy thematic exploration of…
Is there sex or nudity in Spirited?
There is a moderate amount of sexual innuendo, including jokes about one-night stands and suggestive dialogue regarding physical attraction. A character is seen showering with partial nudity, and there are brief, non-explicit mentions of a tattoo on the lower…
How violent is Spirited?
Violence is very limited and generally comedic, occurring primarily in the context of chaotic musical numbers. The most significant moment is a character being struck by a bus, which is a pivotal plot point but is not shown in a graphic or bloody manner.
Is the language in Spirited appropriate for kids?
Profanity is frequent and represents the bulk of the PG-13 rating. This includes numerous uses of 'hell', 'damn', and 'ass', as well as creative uses of 'Good Afternoon' as a substitute for an expletive. There are also occasional uses of 'bitch', 'bastard'…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Spirited?
There are passing mentions of characters wanting to drink alcohol, and a musical sequence features characters briefly drinking in a pub setting. Alcoholism is a recurring background element regarding a character's abusive mother.
What mature themes appear in Spirited?
The film explores heavy emotional topics, including childhood trauma, the death of a sibling, and the long-term impact of a neglectful, alcoholic parent on a child's development. These themes are treated with sincerity and represent the film's most intense…
How long is Spirited?
Spirited runs 127 minutes, directed by Sean Anders, released in 2022.
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