The Color of Paradise (1999) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Mohammad joyfully returns to his tiny village on summer vacation from the Institute for the Blind, unaware of his widowed father's intentions to disown him in order to win the hand—and dowry—of a local woman. With the wedding swiftly approaching, Mohammad's future hangs precariously in the balance as his father struggles against his destiny, unable to see the wonder of life and love that's so clear to his son.
Rated PG • 1999 • 1h 28m
The Color of Paradise is a PG-rated Iranian drama whose rating is due to emotionally intense thematic elements. The story follows a young blind boy named Mohammad whose father, ashamed of his son's disability, considers abandoning him. The film includes scenes of parental rejection, the death of a beloved family member, and a perilous sequence where a child falls into a rushing river and is in danger of drowning. While free of violence… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Color of Paradise appropriate for kids?
The Color of Paradise is a PG-rated Iranian drama whose rating is due to emotionally intense thematic elements. The story follows a young blind boy named Mohammad whose father, ashamed of his son's disability, considers abandoning him. The film includes scenes of parental… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Color of Paradise
What happens in The Color of Paradise, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:30 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:45 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in The Color of Paradise
None. There is no sexual content or nudity.
Violence and gore in The Color of Paradise
Violence is not a focus, but there is one significant scene of peril. Near the end of the film, a wooden bridge collapses, and a child, Mohammad, falls into a rushing river. He is swept away by the current, and his father jumps in to save him, leading to a desperate struggle against the water. This scene is intense and depicts a child in mortal danger.
Language in The Color of Paradise
None. The film is in Persian with English subtitles, and contains no profane language.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Color of Paradise
None. There is no depiction of smoking, drinking, or drug use.
Mature themes in The Color of Paradise
The film's strongest content involves mature and emotionally intense themes. The central conflict is a father's shame and rejection of his blind son, which includes scenes of attempted abandonment; this is recurring and emotionally distressing. The film also deals directly with grief and loss, showing the death of an elderly character and ending with a sequence where the main child character appears to have drowned. There are also moments of existential questioning about faith and disability.
Scary moments in The Color of Paradise
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Color of Paradise 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 Color of Paradise appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Color of Paradise is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. The Color of Paradise is a PG-rated Iranian drama whose rating is due to emotionally intense thematic elements. The story follows a young blind boy named Mohammad whose father, ashamed of his son's disability, considers…
What age rating does The Color of Paradise have?
The Color of Paradise is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Color of Paradise about?
The Color of Paradise is a PG-rated Iranian drama whose rating is due to emotionally intense thematic elements. The story follows a young blind boy named Mohammad whose father, ashamed of his son's disability, considers abandoning him. The film includes scenes of parental rejection, the death of a beloved family…
Is there sex or nudity in The Color of Paradise?
None. There is no sexual content or nudity.
How violent is The Color of Paradise?
Violence is not a focus, but there is one significant scene of peril. Near the end of the film, a wooden bridge collapses, and a child, Mohammad, falls into a rushing river. He is swept away by the current, and his father jumps in to save him, leading to a…
Is the language in The Color of Paradise appropriate for kids?
None. The film is in Persian with English subtitles, and contains no profane language.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Color of Paradise?
None. There is no depiction of smoking, drinking, or drug use.
What mature themes appear in The Color of Paradise?
The film's strongest content involves mature and emotionally intense themes. The central conflict is a father's shame and rejection of his blind son, which includes scenes of attempted abandonment; this is recurring and emotionally distressing. The film also…
How long is The Color of Paradise?
The Color of Paradise runs 88 minutes, directed by Majid Majidi, released in 1999.
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