The Fire Inside (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Claressa Shields, a high school junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun.
Rated PG-13 • 2024 • 1h 49m
The Fire Inside is a biographical drama about boxer Claressa Shields' journey from a troubled youth in Flint, Michigan to Olympic gold. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for strong thematic content and some language. Parents should be aware of several intense, non-graphic boxing matches and mature themes including poverty, systemic neglect, and a verbal recounting of past childhood sexual abuse. Profanity includes two uses of the… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Fire Inside appropriate for kids?
The Fire Inside is a biographical drama about boxer Claressa Shields' journey from a troubled youth in Flint, Michigan to Olympic gold. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for strong thematic content and some language. Parents should be aware of several intense, non-graphic boxing… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Fire Inside
What happens in The Fire Inside, moment by moment
- 0:09 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:17 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:26 💬 Language 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Fire Inside
This category is mild. There is a scene where a teenage couple kisses in bed; the male is shirtless and attempts to put his hand on the girl's shirt, but she pushes it away. More significantly for thematic content, a character verbally discloses that she was a victim of sexual abuse as a child, though no details of the abuse are shown.
Violence and gore in The Fire Inside
Violence is moderate and confined to the context of boxing. There are numerous training and competition scenes showing characters sparring and fighting in the ring. These scenes feature intense exchanges of punches, characters getting hit hard, and knockdowns. However, the violence is not gory or gratuitous, with little to no blood shown.
Language in The Fire Inside
Language is moderate, earning the film its PG-13 rating. According to viewer reports, there are two uses of the F-word. Other profanity is used with some frequency, including multiple instances of "sh-t" and "ass," along with milder terms like "piss" and "bitch."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Fire Inside
Substance use is infrequent and minor, primarily used to establish a character's difficult home environment. An adult family member is occasionally seen drinking beer in the background of scenes at home. The main character does not engage in any substance use.
Mature themes in The Fire Inside
Thematic content is strong and is the central reason for the film's rating. The film directly addresses the trauma of childhood sexual abuse through a character's verbal disclosure. It also explores themes of extreme poverty, systemic neglect, a chaotic and unreliable family life, and sexism within the world of professional sports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Fire Inside appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Fire Inside is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Fire Inside is a biographical drama about boxer Claressa Shields' journey from a troubled youth in Flint, Michigan to Olympic gold. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for strong thematic content and some language…
What age rating does The Fire Inside have?
The Fire Inside is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Fire Inside about?
The Fire Inside is a biographical drama about boxer Claressa Shields' journey from a troubled youth in Flint, Michigan to Olympic gold. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for strong thematic content and some language. Parents should be aware of several intense, non-graphic boxing matches and mature themes including…
Is there sex or nudity in The Fire Inside?
This category is mild. There is a scene where a teenage couple kisses in bed; the male is shirtless and attempts to put his hand on the girl's shirt, but she pushes it away. More significantly for thematic content, a character verbally discloses that she was…
How violent is The Fire Inside?
Violence is moderate and confined to the context of boxing. There are numerous training and competition scenes showing characters sparring and fighting in the ring. These scenes feature intense exchanges of punches, characters getting hit hard, and…
Is the language in The Fire Inside appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate, earning the film its PG-13 rating. According to viewer reports, there are two uses of the F-word. Other profanity is used with some frequency, including multiple instances of "sh-t" and "ass," along with milder terms like "piss" and…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Fire Inside?
Substance use is infrequent and minor, primarily used to establish a character's difficult home environment. An adult family member is occasionally seen drinking beer in the background of scenes at home. The main character does not engage in any substance use.
What mature themes appear in The Fire Inside?
Thematic content is strong and is the central reason for the film's rating. The film directly addresses the trauma of childhood sexual abuse through a character's verbal disclosure. It also explores themes of extreme poverty, systemic neglect, a chaotic and…
How long is The Fire Inside?
The Fire Inside runs 109 minutes, directed by Rachel Morrison, released in 2024.
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