The Captains (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The Captains is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise.
Rated NR • 2011 • 1h 37m
The Captains is a documentary directed by William Shatner, exploring the personal and professional lives of the actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise. The film is essentially a series of conversational interviews and contains no significant mature content, graphic violence, or sexual situations. It is a dialogue-heavy production that is suitable for general audiences. Parents should be aware that some… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Captains appropriate for kids?
The Captains is a documentary directed by William Shatner, exploring the personal and professional lives of the actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise. The film is essentially a series of conversational interviews and contains no significant… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Captains
What happens in The Captains, moment by moment
- 0:15 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:42 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 1:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Captains
None. There is no sexual content in this documentary.
Violence and gore in The Captains
None. The film consists entirely of interviews and archival footage of professional actors.
Language in The Captains
Mild. There are occasional uses of mild profanity or expletives in natural, conversational settings typical of adult interviews.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Captains
Brief. One or two interviewees are seen with a glass of wine or a drink in a social setting, reflecting common adult behavior.
Mature themes in The Captains
Moderate. The film discusses personal reflections on life, career pressures, and the impact of long-running roles, which are mature topics but presented in an informative manner.
Scary moments in The Captains
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Captains 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 Captains appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Captains is best for ages 6+. It's rated NR. The Captains is a documentary directed by William Shatner, exploring the personal and professional lives of the actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise. The film is essentially a series of…
What age rating does The Captains have?
The Captains is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is The Captains about?
The Captains is a documentary directed by William Shatner, exploring the personal and professional lives of the actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise. The film is essentially a series of conversational interviews and contains no significant mature content, graphic violence, or sexual…
Is there sex or nudity in The Captains?
None. There is no sexual content in this documentary.
How violent is The Captains?
None. The film consists entirely of interviews and archival footage of professional actors.
Is the language in The Captains appropriate for kids?
Mild. There are occasional uses of mild profanity or expletives in natural, conversational settings typical of adult interviews.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Captains?
Brief. One or two interviewees are seen with a glass of wine or a drink in a social setting, reflecting common adult behavior.
What mature themes appear in The Captains?
Moderate. The film discusses personal reflections on life, career pressures, and the impact of long-running roles, which are mature topics but presented in an informative manner.
How long is The Captains?
The Captains runs 97 minutes, directed by William Shatner, released in 2011.
Where can I read the full The Captains parent guide?
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