The 33 (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The 33 is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The 33 depicts the true story of 33 Chilean miners trapped underground following a massive collapse at the San José mine. The film focuses on their survival and the frantic rescue attempts led by government officials…

The 33 is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

The 33 depicts the true story of 33 Chilean miners trapped underground following a massive collapse at the San José mine. The film focuses on their survival and the frantic rescue attempts led by government officials and family members on the surface. Parents should be aware of intense disaster sequences, including…

There is a fleeting scene where a character makes a suggestive comment about his wife's body, and a background shot shows men urinating against a mine wall.

The violence is limited to the initial mine collapse, resulting in minor injuries, and occasional displays of frustration where miners shove or threaten one another with tools.

Coarse language, including words like 'sh*t,' 'b*tch,' and 'wh*re,' is used periodically to express anger and high-stress emotions.

There are brief, infrequent scenes showing characters smoking or drinking beer to cope with stress.

The film deals with intense mature themes of survival, desperation, social inequality, and the emotional toll on families waiting for news of their loved ones.

The 33 runs 120 minutes, directed by Patricia Riggen, released in 2015.

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