The Creator (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Amid a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife, is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war—and mankind itself.
Rated PG-13 • 2023 • 2h 14m
The Creator is a PG-13 science fiction film set in a dystopian future where humanity is at war with artificial intelligence. The plot follows Sergeant Joshua Taylor as he hunts a mysterious weapon, revealed to be a child-like robot named Alphie, while uncovering conspiracies surrounding his missing wife, Maya. The film contains frequent sci-fi combat, intense shootouts, and themes of death, artificial consciousness, and moral conflict… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Creator appropriate for kids?
The Creator is a PG-13 science fiction film set in a dystopian future where humanity is at war with artificial intelligence. The plot follows Sergeant Joshua Taylor as he hunts a mysterious weapon, revealed to be a child-like robot named Alphie, while uncovering conspiracies… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Creator
What happens in The Creator, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:45 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Creator
The film contains very limited content of a sexual nature. There are fleeting shots of robots dancing in a cabaret setting, including a brief glimpse of a performer on a pole, and minor innuendo in dialogue.
Violence and gore in The Creator
Violence is pervasive and moderate, featuring numerous shootouts, explosions, and combat between humans and humanoid robots. Characters are frequently beaten or shot, sometimes resulting in bloody injuries or onscreen death. While not overtly gory, the impact of the violence is significant, particularly involving the destruction of robotic characters which are often depicted with human-like features and emotions.
Language in The Creator
Strong language is present, including several uses of the 'f-word' and various other profanities like 'shit,' 'asshole,' and 'damn.' The usage is scattered throughout the film during combat and high-tension character interactions.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Creator
There is a brief, minor depiction of substance use where a character quickly consumes prescription medication from a bottle on a bedside table.
Mature themes in The Creator
The film deals with heavy, mature themes including the ethics of artificial intelligence, war, human prejudice, and grief. It features the death of several characters, parental loss, and deep moral dilemmas regarding who constitutes a 'person.'
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Creator appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Creator is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Creator is a PG-13 science fiction film set in a dystopian future where humanity is at war with artificial intelligence. The plot follows Sergeant Joshua Taylor as he hunts a mysterious weapon, revealed to be a…
What age rating does The Creator have?
The Creator is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Creator about?
The Creator is a PG-13 science fiction film set in a dystopian future where humanity is at war with artificial intelligence. The plot follows Sergeant Joshua Taylor as he hunts a mysterious weapon, revealed to be a child-like robot named Alphie, while uncovering conspiracies surrounding his missing wife, Maya. The…
Is there sex or nudity in The Creator?
The film contains very limited content of a sexual nature. There are fleeting shots of robots dancing in a cabaret setting, including a brief glimpse of a performer on a pole, and minor innuendo in dialogue.
How violent is The Creator?
Violence is pervasive and moderate, featuring numerous shootouts, explosions, and combat between humans and humanoid robots. Characters are frequently beaten or shot, sometimes resulting in bloody injuries or onscreen death. While not overtly gory, the impact…
Is the language in The Creator appropriate for kids?
Strong language is present, including several uses of the 'f-word' and various other profanities like 'shit,' 'asshole,' and 'damn.' The usage is scattered throughout the film during combat and high-tension character interactions.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Creator?
There is a brief, minor depiction of substance use where a character quickly consumes prescription medication from a bottle on a bedside table.
What mature themes appear in The Creator?
The film deals with heavy, mature themes including the ethics of artificial intelligence, war, human prejudice, and grief. It features the death of several characters, parental loss, and deep moral dilemmas regarding who constitutes a 'person.'
How long is The Creator?
The Creator runs 134 minutes, directed by Gareth Edwards, released in 2023.
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