The Deepest Breath (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Bonded by their love of freediving, a record-setting champion and a heroic safety diver try to make history with a remarkable feat, ready to risk it all.
Rated PG • 2023 • 1h 48m
This PG-rated documentary, The Deepest Breath, follows the intertwined lives of champion freediver Alessia Zecchini and safety diver Stephen Keenan. The film's rating is due to its intense themes and sustained peril, revolving around the life-threatening dangers of extreme sports. Parents should be aware of multiple scenes showing divers blacking out, having seizure-like episodes, and requiring resuscitation, culminating in the… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Deepest Breath appropriate for kids?
This PG-rated documentary, The Deepest Breath, follows the intertwined lives of champion freediver Alessia Zecchini and safety diver Stephen Keenan. The film's rating is due to its intense themes and sustained peril, revolving around the life-threatening dangers of extreme… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Deepest Breath
What happens in The Deepest Breath, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:18 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:27 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Deepest Breath
None. There is no sexual content or nudity in the film.
Violence and gore in The Deepest Breath
Though not violent in a traditional sense, the film contains moderate, unsettling scenes of real-life physical distress. There are multiple instances of divers blacking out from lack of oxygen, sometimes experiencing involuntary seizure-like muscle spasms known as 'sambas.' One key sequence shows a diver being pulled to the surface unconscious and revived with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Language in The Deepest Breath
Language is very mild. There are a few uses of words like 'hell' in moments of stress or description, but no stronger profanity is present.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Deepest Breath
Substance use is minimal. Divers are occasionally shown drinking beer or champagne socially in group settings after competitions. There is also a brief mention of a character's past alcohol use as a teenager.
Mature themes in The Deepest Breath
The film's primary focus is on intense, mature themes, including the immense risks of pursuing passions, ambition, and mortality. The documentary unflinchingly explores the dangers of freediving, with discussions and footage of near-death experiences. The film's narrative builds toward the tragic, real-life death of a principal subject, and the final act deals with the event and the subsequent grief of loved ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Deepest Breath appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Deepest Breath is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG. This PG-rated documentary, The Deepest Breath, follows the intertwined lives of champion freediver Alessia Zecchini and safety diver Stephen Keenan. The film's rating is due to its intense themes and sustained peril…
What age rating does The Deepest Breath have?
The Deepest Breath is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is The Deepest Breath about?
This PG-rated documentary, The Deepest Breath, follows the intertwined lives of champion freediver Alessia Zecchini and safety diver Stephen Keenan. The film's rating is due to its intense themes and sustained peril, revolving around the life-threatening dangers of extreme sports. Parents should be aware of multiple…
Is there sex or nudity in The Deepest Breath?
None. There is no sexual content or nudity in the film.
How violent is The Deepest Breath?
Though not violent in a traditional sense, the film contains moderate, unsettling scenes of real-life physical distress. There are multiple instances of divers blacking out from lack of oxygen, sometimes experiencing involuntary seizure-like muscle spasms…
Is the language in The Deepest Breath appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild. There are a few uses of words like 'hell' in moments of stress or description, but no stronger profanity is present.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Deepest Breath?
Substance use is minimal. Divers are occasionally shown drinking beer or champagne socially in group settings after competitions. There is also a brief mention of a character's past alcohol use as a teenager.
What mature themes appear in The Deepest Breath?
The film's primary focus is on intense, mature themes, including the immense risks of pursuing passions, ambition, and mortality. The documentary unflinchingly explores the dangers of freediving, with discussions and footage of near-death experiences. The…
How long is The Deepest Breath?
The Deepest Breath runs 108 minutes, directed by Laura McGann, released in 2023.
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