The Banished (2025) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Grace has nowhere to turn when she finds herself lost in the wilderness with a dark presence threatening to consume her in this twisted folk horror.
Rated NR • 2025 • 1h 37m
The Banished is a slow-burning folk-horror about Grace, who becomes stranded in a remote wilderness and confronts a malevolent, unseen presence. The film is unrated but contains tense, sustained dread, several non-graphic physical attacks and falls, and adult themes of grief and cult-like ritual. Parents should be aware of brief on-screen drinking and smoking, occasional coarse language, and a few scenes where a corpse or violent… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Banished appropriate for kids?
The Banished is a slow-burning folk-horror about Grace, who becomes stranded in a remote wilderness and confronts a malevolent, unseen presence. The film is unrated but contains tense, sustained dread, several non-graphic physical attacks and falls, and adult themes of grief and… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Banished
What happens in The Banished, moment by moment
- 0:10 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Banished
None. No on-screen sexual activity or nudity is reported in available sources.
Violence and gore in The Banished
Moderate, mostly non-graphic physical violence and peril. Examples include falls and stumbles that injure Grace, an abrupt ambush/struggle with an unseen assailant, projectiles/rocks hitting characters, and the discovery of a dead body (presented off-screen or from a distance). There is no prolonged gore shown, but several scenes are tense and could be disturbing to younger viewers.
Language in The Banished
Occasional coarse language and expletives are used in moments of panic and argument (brief uses of words like "shit" and "damn"). Language is not pervasive but appears a few times during heightened scenes.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Banished
Brief, realistic depictions of alcohol use and cigarette smoking appear: characters sip from a flask and one scene shows a cigarette being lit. There is no depiction of heavy drug use or intoxication as a major plot point.
Mature themes in The Banished
Moderate recurring themes: isolation, grief and loss, psychological stress, and folk/cult beliefs. The film leans into the emotional fallout of being cut off from help and the danger of group rituals/folk practices; these themes build across the runtime rather than being fleeting.
Scary moments in The Banished
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Banished 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 Banished appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Banished is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. The Banished is a slow-burning folk-horror about Grace, who becomes stranded in a remote wilderness and confronts a malevolent, unseen presence. The film is unrated but contains tense, sustained dread, several…
What age rating does The Banished have?
The Banished is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Banished about?
The Banished is a slow-burning folk-horror about Grace, who becomes stranded in a remote wilderness and confronts a malevolent, unseen presence. The film is unrated but contains tense, sustained dread, several non-graphic physical attacks and falls, and adult themes of grief and cult-like ritual. Parents should be…
Is there sex or nudity in The Banished?
None. No on-screen sexual activity or nudity is reported in available sources.
How violent is The Banished?
Moderate, mostly non-graphic physical violence and peril. Examples include falls and stumbles that injure Grace, an abrupt ambush/struggle with an unseen assailant, projectiles/rocks hitting characters, and the discovery of a dead body (presented off-screen…
Is the language in The Banished appropriate for kids?
Occasional coarse language and expletives are used in moments of panic and argument (brief uses of words like "shit" and "damn"). Language is not pervasive but appears a few times during heightened scenes.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Banished?
Brief, realistic depictions of alcohol use and cigarette smoking appear: characters sip from a flask and one scene shows a cigarette being lit. There is no depiction of heavy drug use or intoxication as a major plot point.
What mature themes appear in The Banished?
Moderate recurring themes: isolation, grief and loss, psychological stress, and folk/cult beliefs. The film leans into the emotional fallout of being cut off from help and the danger of group rituals/folk practices; these themes build across the runtime…
How long is The Banished?
The Banished runs 97 minutes, directed by Joseph Sims-Dennett, released in 2025.
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