Strings (2004) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Strings
Director: Anders Rønnow Klarlund
Released: 2004
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 6.7

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The story of Prince Hal who sets out to avenge his dead father against the city's rivals, the Zeriths, little knowing it was his wicked uncle Nezo who is the real killer, with his own designs on the throne.

Rated NR • 2004 • 1h 28m

Directed by Anders Rønnow Klarlund

6.7

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

13+

Strings is a unique and thematically heavy allegorical film using marionette puppets to tell a story of political betrayal and war. The film's Unrated status can be equated to a PG or light PG-13, primarily for its mature themes, including murder, conspiracy, and two significant, albeit stylized, suicides. Violence is moderate and bloodless, depicted through the symbolic cutting of the puppets' strings which represents death or… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

James McAvoy

Derek Jacobi

Catherine McCormack

Julian Glover

Ian Hart

Claire Skinner

David Harewood

Samantha Bond

Michael Culkin

Alexandra Knapp

Oliver Golding

Nigel Hoyle

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Is Strings appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Strings

Sex Moderate 3/10

Violence Strong 7/10

Language None 0/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Strong 7/10

What happens in Strings, moment by moment

0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10

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Sex and nudity in Strings

Contains one mild, symbolic scene of intimacy. A male and female character kiss, and the camera then shows their puppeteer strings intertwining to imply a deeper connection. There is no nudity or explicit sexual content.

Violence and gore in Strings

Violence is moderate and stylized, inherent to the film's concept. Death and injury are depicted by the cutting of a puppet's strings with swords or other sharp objects, causing them to go limp or lose limbs. There are several sword fights, battle scenes where multiple puppets are "killed," and characters are held captive. A character also commits suicide by cutting their own main string. The violence is bloodless but the consequences are permanent.

Language in Strings

No profanity is used in the dialogue.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Strings

Alcohol, drugs, and smoking are not depicted.

Mature themes in Strings

The film is built on strong, mature themes. The plot is driven by patricide, betrayal, and a quest for revenge. It prominently features two suicides, one of which opens the film and is mis-represented as a murder to start a war. Other themes include slavery, political conspiracy, prejudice between two distinct peoples, and the grief of losing a parent.

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Is Strings appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Strings is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Strings is a unique and thematically heavy allegorical film using marionette puppets to tell a story of political betrayal and war. The film's Unrated status can be equated to a PG or light PG-13, primarily for its…

What age rating does Strings have?

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

What is Strings about?

Is there sex or nudity in Strings?

How violent is Strings?

Is the language in Strings appropriate for kids?

No profanity is used in the dialogue.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Strings?

Alcohol, drugs, and smoking are not depicted.

What mature themes appear in Strings?

How long is Strings?

Strings runs 88 minutes, directed by Anders Rønnow Klarlund, released in 2004.