The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A family dog – with a near-human soul and a philosopher's mind – evaluates his life through the lessons learned by his human owner, a race-car driver.
Rated PG • 2019 • 1h 49m
The Art of Racing in the Rain is a drama told from the perspective of a loyal golden retriever named Enzo as he observes the struggles and triumphs of his owner, Denny, a professional race car driver. The film is rated PG primarily for its mature, emotional themes regarding terminal illness, death, and family legal battles. While it is a family-friendly story about love and resilience, the depiction of a character's decline and passing… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Art of Racing in the Rain appropriate for kids?
The Art of Racing in the Rain is a drama told from the perspective of a loyal golden retriever named Enzo as he observes the struggles and triumphs of his owner, Denny, a professional race car driver. The film is rated PG primarily for its mature, emotional themes regarding… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Art of Racing in the Rain
What happens in The Art of Racing in the Rain, moment by moment
- 0:15 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:22 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:55 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Art of Racing in the Rain
There is no sexual content in the film. Brief, non-explicit scenes include a married couple kissing or lying in bed together in an innocent context.
Violence and gore in The Art of Racing in the Rain
Violence is minimal and non-graphic. It includes a scene where a man is shoved during an argument, resulting in a minor injury, and an accidental collision involving a dog.
Language in The Art of Racing in the Rain
Language is very mild, limited to a few instances of exclamations like 'hell' used in moments of frustration.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Art of Racing in the Rain
There are brief scenes where characters are seen drinking beer or other alcohol in social settings.
Mature themes in The Art of Racing in the Rain
The film centers on mature, emotional themes including the diagnosis and progression of brain cancer, death, grief, and a contentious custody battle over a young child.
Scary moments in The Art of Racing in the Rain
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Art of Racing in the Rain 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 Art of Racing in the Rain appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Art of Racing in the Rain is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. The Art of Racing in the Rain is a drama told from the perspective of a loyal golden retriever named Enzo as he observes the struggles and triumphs of his owner, Denny, a professional race car driver. The film is rated…
What age rating does The Art of Racing in the Rain have?
The Art of Racing in the Rain is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Art of Racing in the Rain about?
The Art of Racing in the Rain is a drama told from the perspective of a loyal golden retriever named Enzo as he observes the struggles and triumphs of his owner, Denny, a professional race car driver. The film is rated PG primarily for its mature, emotional themes regarding terminal illness, death, and family legal…
Is there sex or nudity in The Art of Racing in the Rain?
There is no sexual content in the film. Brief, non-explicit scenes include a married couple kissing or lying in bed together in an innocent context.
How violent is The Art of Racing in the Rain?
Violence is minimal and non-graphic. It includes a scene where a man is shoved during an argument, resulting in a minor injury, and an accidental collision involving a dog.
Is the language in The Art of Racing in the Rain appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild, limited to a few instances of exclamations like 'hell' used in moments of frustration.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Art of Racing in the Rain?
There are brief scenes where characters are seen drinking beer or other alcohol in social settings.
What mature themes appear in The Art of Racing in the Rain?
The film centers on mature, emotional themes including the diagnosis and progression of brain cancer, death, grief, and a contentious custody battle over a young child.
How long is The Art of Racing in the Rain?
The Art of Racing in the Rain runs 109 minutes, directed by Simon Curtis, released in 2019.
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