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The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A week before Christmas, Kyon wakes up in a world where the SOS Brigade doesn't exist. Mikuru and Yuki don't recognize him, and Haruhi and Itsuki seem to have vanished.

Rated PG-13 • 2010 • 2h 42m

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The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya is a supernatural anime drama that explores themes of reality, isolation, and identity. Kyon must navigate an alternate dimension where his friends have forgotten him and the SOS Brigade does not exist. The film carries a PG-13 rating primarily due to moments of intense emotional distress and brief, stylized violence, including a stabbing scene. It features some mild language and occasional… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Tomokazu Sugita
Tomokazu Sugita
Aya Hirano
Aya Hirano
Minori Chihara
Minori Chihara
Yuko Goto
Yuko Goto
Daisuke Ono
Daisuke Ono
Natsuko Kuwatani
Natsuko Kuwatani
Yuki Matsuoka
Yuki Matsuoka
Minoru Shiraishi
Minoru Shiraishi
Megumi Matsumoto
Megumi Matsumoto
Sayaka Aoki
Sayaka Aoki
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Is The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya appropriate for kids?

The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya is a supernatural anime drama that explores themes of reality, isolation, and identity. Kyon must navigate an alternate dimension where his friends have forgotten him and the SOS Brigade does not exist. The film carries a PG-13 rating… Read more — free account

Content severity in The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

Sex Mild 2/10
Violence Strong 5/10
Language Mild 2/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya, moment by moment

  1. 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
  2. 0:45 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
  3. 1:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
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Sex and nudity in The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

Mild. There are a few fleeting, suggestive remarks regarding a character's physical appearance and one comedic scene where a character nearly catches a glimpse of someone's undergarments, though nothing is explicitly shown.

Violence and gore in The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

Moderate. The film features stylized, non-graphic animated combat. Key moments include a character being stabbed in the back and several instances of scuffles, punches, and kicks throughout the runtime.

Language in The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

Mild. The dialogue includes infrequent uses of 'hell', 'damn', 'crap', and 'bastard'.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

None. There is no on-screen consumption of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.

Mature themes in The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

Moderate. The film deals with significant emotional weight, including the erasure of personal history, existential dread, the psychological burden of power, and feelings of abandonment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya is a supernatural anime drama that explores themes of reality, isolation, and identity. Kyon must navigate an alternate dimension where his friends have forgotten him and the SOS…

What age rating does The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya have?

The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya about?

The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya is a supernatural anime drama that explores themes of reality, isolation, and identity. Kyon must navigate an alternate dimension where his friends have forgotten him and the SOS Brigade does not exist. The film carries a PG-13 rating primarily due to moments of intense emotional…

Is there sex or nudity in The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya?

Mild. There are a few fleeting, suggestive remarks regarding a character's physical appearance and one comedic scene where a character nearly catches a glimpse of someone's undergarments, though nothing is explicitly shown.

How violent is The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya?

Moderate. The film features stylized, non-graphic animated combat. Key moments include a character being stabbed in the back and several instances of scuffles, punches, and kicks throughout the runtime.

Is the language in The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya appropriate for kids?

Mild. The dialogue includes infrequent uses of 'hell', 'damn', 'crap', and 'bastard'.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya?

None. There is no on-screen consumption of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.

What mature themes appear in The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya?

Moderate. The film deals with significant emotional weight, including the erasure of personal history, existential dread, the psychological burden of power, and feelings of abandonment.

How long is The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya?

The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya runs 162 minutes, directed by Yasuhiro Takemoto, Tatsuya Ishihara, released in 2010.

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