The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After living a long and colorful life, Allan Karlsson finds himself stuck in a nursing home. On his 100th birthday, he leaps out a window and begins an unexpected journey.
Rated PG • 2013 • 1h 55m
The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared follows Allan Karlsson after he escapes a nursing home in Malmköping and drifts into a string of improbable adventures. The film is rated PG mainly for darkly comic violence (explosions, on-screen injury, an elephant crushing a man), mature historical themes (war, execution, gulag, involvement with the atomic bomb), and some brief sexual content. Parents should note… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared appropriate for kids?
The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared follows Allan Karlsson after he escapes a nursing home in Malmköping and drifts into a string of improbable adventures. The film is rated PG mainly for darkly comic violence (explosions, on-screen injury, an… Read more — free account
Content severity in The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
What happens in The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared, moment by moment
- 0:03 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
Brief and handled for comic effect. Includes one brief medical scene (a vasectomy with brief explicitness) and a short implied sex scene without full nudity; also some sexual dialogue. Overall mild in frequency and explicitness.
Violence and gore in The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
Strong, darkly comic violence appears intermittently: explosions, shootings and physical misadventures play for both shock and humor. Notable images include a child's accidental explosion that leaves a disembodied head, car explosions and an elephant crushing a man; injuries are sometimes shown directly but not in prolonged graphic detail. Expect several destructive set pieces and brief bloody/shocking images.
Language in The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
Mild, occasional coarse language and insults. The f-word is used a few times in adult dialogue but profanity is not pervasive. Language is realistic but not constant.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
Mild and casual: frequent drinking and some smoking throughout the film, plus a few scenes with characters visibly drunk. No explicit hard-drug use or overdose scenes.
Mature themes in The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
Strong, mature themes run through Allan's flashbacks and adventures: executions, war (Spanish Civil War, World War II/atomic bomb context), imprisonment in a Siberian labor camp, and death. These are often treated in a satirical or absurd tone but include explicit references and some on-screen consequences. Parents should be prepared for historical violence and existential topics.
Scary moments in The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared 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 The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared follows Allan Karlsson after he escapes a nursing home in Malmköping and drifts into a string of improbable adventures. The film is rated PG mainly for…
What age rating does The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared have?
The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared about?
The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared follows Allan Karlsson after he escapes a nursing home in Malmköping and drifts into a string of improbable adventures. The film is rated PG mainly for darkly comic violence (explosions, on-screen injury, an elephant crushing a man), mature historical…
Is there sex or nudity in The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared?
Brief and handled for comic effect. Includes one brief medical scene (a vasectomy with brief explicitness) and a short implied sex scene without full nudity; also some sexual dialogue. Overall mild in frequency and explicitness.
How violent is The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared?
Strong, darkly comic violence appears intermittently: explosions, shootings and physical misadventures play for both shock and humor. Notable images include a child's accidental explosion that leaves a disembodied head, car explosions and an elephant crushing…
Is the language in The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared appropriate for kids?
Mild, occasional coarse language and insults. The f-word is used a few times in adult dialogue but profanity is not pervasive. Language is realistic but not constant.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared?
Mild and casual: frequent drinking and some smoking throughout the film, plus a few scenes with characters visibly drunk. No explicit hard-drug use or overdose scenes.
What mature themes appear in The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared?
Strong, mature themes run through Allan's flashbacks and adventures: executions, war (Spanish Civil War, World War II/atomic bomb context), imprisonment in a Siberian labor camp, and death. These are often treated in a satirical or absurd tone but include…
How long is The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared?
The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared runs 115 minutes, directed by Felix Herngren, released in 2013.
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