The Eye (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Eye is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This supernatural horror film follows Sydney Wells, a violinist who regains her sight through a cornea transplant, only to be tormented by terrifying visions of ghosts and future disasters. The film's PG-13 rating…

The Eye is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

This supernatural horror film follows Sydney Wells, a violinist who regains her sight through a cornea transplant, only to be tormented by terrifying visions of ghosts and future disasters. The film's PG-13 rating reflects its reliance on jump scares, disturbing imagery, and scenes of peril and violence. Key content…

A single, brief scene features a non-explicit, nude female silhouette visible behind frosted glass as she bathes. Her bare back and buttocks are partially visible for a moment as she exits the shower.

Moderate throughout, with several intense sequences. The film contains multiple depictions of ghosts with injuries, including a boy with a bloody head wound and a man who appears burned. A character's suicide by hanging is shown, including the discovery of…

Language is infrequent and mild, consistent with its PG-13 rating. Uses include scattered instances of profanity like "hell" and "damn."

Characters are occasionally shown drinking alcohol in social settings, such as having wine with dinner or beer at a bar. There is no depiction of drunkenness or substance abuse.

The film explores strong themes of death, grief, and the afterlife. A central plot point involves a character's suicide driven by despair, which is discussed and depicted. The main character struggles with fear, sanity, and accepting an ability that forces…

The Eye runs 98 minutes, directed by David Moreau, Xavier Palud, released in 2008.

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